At The Supper Of The Lamb: A Pastoral And Theological Commentary On The Mass

At the Supper of the Lamb: A Pastoral and Theological Commentary on the Mass

At the Supper of the Lamb: A Pastoral and Theological Commentary will help you understand the parts of the Mass so that you may enter them more intentionally and prepare for them. Following the Order of Mass at it appears in the third edition of The Roman Missal, this resource is an invitation to worship, a call to new intention, a deeper awareness of the privilege we share to be invited to the supper of the Lamb. This book includes: * Separate chapters for each of the four parts of the Mass; * Texts from the third edition of The Roman Missal and General Instruction of the Roman Missal; * Pastoral, theological, and historical background on every part of the Mass; * Questions for Discussion and Reflection; * Marginal white space for taking notes; * Explanatory footnotes; * List of abbreviations and bibliography for reference. This book will be helpful to: * Understand the Mass; * Learn the texts from the third edition of the Roman Missal; * Facilitate discussion and adult faith formation sessions on the Mass; * Prepare vibrant and dynamic liturgies as called for by the Church s official documentation; *Evaluate your community s celebration of the Mass.