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Meditations Before Mass Paperback – October 29, 2013
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In these pages written for the average Catholic in the pew by an internationally-acclaimed master of the spiritual life you'll learn how to pay closer attention during Mass and to pray better despite distractions or other obstacles to prayer. And you'll discover:
- The three principal hindrances to full participation in the Mass to which all of us are prone
- The real meaning of "keeping holy" the Sabbath. Its special importance for the family
- One tendency we must overcome when listening to Scripture readings
- How to gain control over your wandering attention
- The one indispensable element of a deep liturgical life
- What to do when the Mass becomes boring and "routine"
- How to achieve a genuine not superficial stillness
- The importance of listening. Inner barriers that prevent it
- Why it's good to arrive early at Mass whenever possible
- The true significance of kneeling and standing in church
- When to start preparing for Mass, and how
- The source of the sense of monotony. How to break free
- The primary purpose of attending Mass. How it should inform our bearing and behavior
- The right way to receive Communion, make the sign of the Cross, and make other holy gestures
- And dozens of other practical ways to enrich your worship
Although he was an eminent theologian, Msgr. Guardini wrote for ordinary Catholics who are struggling to become closer to Christ. In fact, these pages originated as talks before Mass to help prepare worshippers for its celebration. Practical, straightforward, yet full of wisdom, Meditations Before Mass will help you to quiet your soul, concentrate your mind, and grow more receptive to grace.
- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSophia Institute Press
- Publication dateOctober 29, 2013
- Dimensions5.1 x 0.63 x 7.04 inches
- ISBN-101622821661
- ISBN-13978-1622821662
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Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, Archbishop of Denver
"I encourage you to prayerfully read these reflections to help you participate more fruitfully in the Mass, the 'source and summit of the whole Christian life.'"
Rev. Michael Scanlan
Insightful and inspiring.
Fr. Henri Nouwen
You will encounter in these reflections one of the most important spiritual writes of this century.
Ellaine Hallett, New Oxford Review
Anyone wishing to delve deeply into the meaning of the Holy Mass will want to own this book. To read this book is to move to the most profound levels of the liturgy...Among Guardini s many talents is a remarkable ability to formulate succinct and illuminating definitions.
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So helpful were these 32 talks that they were soon published and have since been reprinted countless times in numerous countries and languages, helping generations of Catholics to deepen their devotion during Mass. Practical, straightforward, and full of wisdom, these talks will help you to quiet your soul, concentrate your mind, and grow receptive to God's grace during Mass.
In these pages, you'll discover:
- The three principal hindrances to full participation in the Mass to which all of us are prone
- The real meaning of "keeping holy" the Sabbath. Its special importance for the family
- One tendency we must overcome when listening to Scripture readings
- How to gain control over your wandering attention
- The one indispensable element of a deep liturgical life
- What to do when the Mass becomes boring and "routine"
- How to achieve a genuine not superficial stillness
- The importance of listening. Inner barriers that prevent it
- Why it's good to arrive early at Mass whenever possible
- The true significance of kneeling and standing in church
- And dozens of other practical ways to enrich your worship
Although he was an eminent theologian, Msgr. Guardini wrote for ordinary Catholics who are struggling to become closer to Christ. Practical, straightforward, yet full of wisdom, Meditations Before Mass will help you to quiet your soul, concentrate your mind, and grow more receptive to grace.
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- Publisher : Sophia Institute Press (October 29, 2013)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1622821661
- ISBN-13 : 978-1622821662
- Item Weight : 7.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.1 x 0.63 x 7.04 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #191,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #238 in Christian Rites & Ceremonies Books
- #454 in Prayer (Books)
- #5,035 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)
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Romano Guardini (1885–1968) was ordained a priest in 1910. He was a professor at the University of Berlin until the Nazis expelled him in 1939. His sermons, books, popular classes, and his involvement in the post-war German Catholic Youth Movement won him worldwide acclaim. His works combine a keen thirst for God with a profound depth of thought and a delightful perfection of expression.
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The sections on the Sacrament of Holy Communion are powerful, and beautiful. I have just finished the book tonight, and will continue to re-read, as if it were a "mass manual".
Definitely a must read for Catholics, And, I will even recommend for other denominations who use the mass in worship (Anglican and Lutheran come to mind).
I think my favorite (for now) is the chapter on "Composure and Action". But, I also greatly appreciate the chapter on "Habit as a Hindrance". Too often one can become too comfortable with certain actions and after a point one repeats these actions mindlessly and even with a bored mindset. "Habit as a Hindrance" is an appropriate reminder on staying focused and participating in the Mass with one's entire being.
All of the meditations can have a profound effect on a person who wishes to actively assist at Mass.
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