A Biblical Walk Through the Mass

by Sri, Edward

• ISBN13: 9781935940005
• ISBN10: 1935940007
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-03
• Publisher: Ascension Press

Summary

From the moment of our creation and throughout biblical history, God has desired to enter into an intimate communion with humanity. In fact, God, who loves us beyond comprehension, has chosen to give us His very Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist. It can truly be said that the Catholic Mass is the most amazing event on earth.

Author Biography

Dr. Edward Sri is a nationally-known Catholic speaker and the author of several best-selling books. He is provost and professor of theology and Scripture at the Augustine Institute and founding leader with Curtis Martin of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Dr. Sri holds a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He resides with his wife, Elizabeth, and their six children in Littleton, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Biblical Abbreviations	p. viii
Introduction: A 30,000-Foot View of the Mass	p. 1
Foundations
What is the Mass?	p. 7
The Introductory Rites
The Sign of the Cross	p. 17
Greeting: "The Lord be with you"	p. 24
I Confess	p. 30
Lord, Have Mercy	p. 36
The Gloria and Collect	p. 42
The Liturgy of The Word
The First Reading	p. 58
The Responsorial Psalm	p. 61
The Second Reading	p. 64
The Gospel	p. 65
The Homily	p. 68
The Creed	p. 71
The Prayer of the Faithful	p. 79
The Liturgy Of The Eucharist
The Preparation of the Gifts	p. 85
The Presentation of the Gifts	p. 86
Mixing Water and Wine, Washing Hands, and Prayer over the Offerings	p. 89
The Eucharistic Prayer	p. 93
The Preface	p. 95
The Sanctus: "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord"	p. 102
The Epiclesis	p. 105
The Words of Institution and Consecration	p. 107
"The Mystery of Faith"	p. 114
The Anamnesis, Offering, Intercessions, and the Final Doxology	p. 116
The Communion Rite	p. 122
The Lord's Prayer	p. 123
The Rite of Peace	p. 130
Agnus Dei: The Fraction, Commingling, and the "Lamb of God"	p. 132
Holy Communion	p. 138
The Concluding Rites
Greeting, Blessing, and Dismissal	p. 147
Index	p. 149
About the Author	p. 157
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