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Book: The Mass: Its Mysteries Revealed Author: George P. Morse Catholics Committed to Support the Pope, Silver Spring, MD, 1999, pp.51 Preface: Many millions of Catholics attend Holy Mass. A great number do not appear to know fully what really is taking place on the altar. And that is precisely the message of this book. This booklet is not about what we can see. It is not about liturgical signs and symbols. Rather, it is about what is taking place within those signs and actions; about what is really important, or, shall we say, Who really matters? It is Jesus Christ and the Supernatural reality and grace present in every Mass. . . . The reader will not that sacred authors have been cited spanning the entire 2000 year history of the Church. These holy men and women witness to the unchanging truths of the Mass throughout the ages — truths affirmed by the Magisterium of the Church. . . . This book may therefore be seen as an antidote t an unduly horizontal understanding of the Mass that reduces the Eucharistic celebration to the level of a community meeting and over-emphasizes the meal dimension. Contents: The Mass: Its Mysteries Revealed It is Christ Who is the Priest It is Christ Who is the Victim The Sacrifice of the Mass is Identical to the Sacrifice on the Cross The Mysteries of the Mass: First Mystery: In the Mass Christ Renews His Incarnation Second Mystery: In the Mass Christ Renews His Nativity Third: In the Mass Christ Renews His Life Fourth: In the Mas Christ Intercedes for us Fifth: In the Mass Christ Renews His Passion and Death Sixth: In the Mass Christ Renews the Shedding of his Precious Blood Seventh: In the Mass Christ Renews His Resurrection and Ascension The Four Purposes for which the Sacrifice of the Mass is Offered To give honor and glory to God To thank Him for His innumerable benefits To make reparation for our many sins To seek graces and blessing through our Lord Jesus Christ The Sacrifice of the Whole Church Prayers before Mass and Holy Communion Prayers after Mass and Holy Communion |