The mass
Subtitle: the glory, the mystery, the tradition
By: Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Mike Aquilina ; foreword by Archbishop J. Augustine di Noia, O.P. ; preface by Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I.
Contributors: Aquilina, Mike
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Image
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
ISBN-13: 9780307718815
Subjects: Lord's Supper; Mass; Catholic Church
Description: Guides readers through the different parts of the Catholic mass, from the entrance procession to the blessing and dismissal, and examines the history and spiritual significance of each element of the mass.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-219).

Originally published : New York : Doubleday Religion, 2011.
Table of contents: title: The Mass is what we do; title: What makes the Mass : people, places, words, and things. The beginnings in the Bible ; The Mass through history ; Mass : a word about the Word ; Names for the Mass ; Preparing for Mass ; The essentials : bread and wine ; A word about obligation ; The parts of the Mass ; The people at Mass and their roles ; The Church and its furnishings ; The books ; Vessels and cloths ; Vestments ; The Church's calendar; title: The Mass as it is : a close look. The procession ; The Sign of the Cross ; Confession and mercy : the penitential rite ; Glory to God in the highest! ; The first reading ; The responsorial psalm ; The second reading ; Alleluia! ; The Gospel ; The homily ; The Profession of Faith ; Prayer of the Faithful ; The Offertory ; The Preparation of the Gifts ; The Preface and "Holy, holy, holy" ; The Eucharistic Prayer ; Prayer for the Sending of the Spirit ; The narrative of institution ; Remembrance ; The first elevation of the Host and Chalice ; The Mystery of Faith ; Eucharistic prayers ; The Great Amen ; The Lord's Prayer ; The Sign of Peace ; The Lamb of God ; "I am not worthy" ; Holy Communication ; Should I receive? ; The cleansing of the vessels ; The prayer after Communion ; The Blessing and dismissal; title: Ten ways to get more out of the mass.