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“It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than do without Holy Mass! “ - Saint Pius of Pietrelcina

The words of St. Padre Pio underscore the importance of the Mass in Catholic worship. Yet many of us who faithfully attend weekly—and some daily—want to learn more.

The book Mass Explained is a walk through the Eucharistic celebration from beginning to end. It explores the source of its prayers, the meaning of its postures and the development of its vessels and vestments.

But it’s more than just words on a page. Mass Explained enlists the Church’s vast inheritance of sacred art and architecture to help tell the story of the liturgy. From Duccio to Carravagio to Michelangelo, the book highlights the work of the great masters across all ages to explain the different parts, prayers and postures that make up the Eucharistic celebration.

If you’re a visual learner, Mass Explained’s wealth of diagrams, maps and charts organize complex information into concise, engaging and easy-to-understand infographics. Learn about the ancient Hebrew agricultural cycle, the missionary journeys of St. Paul and the dispersion of saintly relics in the early Church.

Mass Explained explores some of the most debated topics relating to the Mass. Should we hold hands at the Our Father? Exactly when does transubstantiation occur? Should we receive the Eucharist in the hand or on the tongue while standing or kneeling? The book takes a fair look at both sides of the issue

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, how valuable are several hundred? The pages of Mass Explained are filled with magnificent images shot by professional liturgical photographers. Many custom photo sessions were arranged to capture beautiful, up-close pictures that clearly illustrate key points in the Mass

Whether you read the book in a classroom, with a parish group, or on your own at home, it's sure to renew faith, deepen devotion and increase participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

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