“The Holy Mass is a prayer itself, even the highest prayer that exists. It is the Sacrifice, dedicated by our Redeemer at the Cross, and repeated every day on the Altar. If you wish to hear Mass as it should be heard, you must follow with the eye, heart and mouth all that happens at the Altar. Further you must pray with the Priest the holy words said by him in the Name of Christ and which Christ says by him.”
—Pope Saint Pius X
If you’re new to the Traditional Latin Mass there are a number of things that may look and sound very different from the Mass you are used to attending. Up until 1962 the Latin Mass was said in the same way for over 1600 years and it was prayed by Catholics around the world. These ancient terms, concepts, and words may take a little effort to learn but they will greatly assist you in praying and understanding this sacred liturgy given to us by the Apostles and prayed by all fervent Catholics throughout time.
Things you’ll learn in this book:
- Short biographies of the saints and old testament figures found in the Mass
- Concepts associated with traditional Catholicism
- Vestments worn by the celebrant
- Names and uses of the sacred vessels used during the course of the Holy Sacrifice
- Common Phrases, and Words used in the Traditional Catholic Mass
- And Much More
This book is an excellent, easy-to-read, Layman’s guide to the terms used in the Traditional Latin Mass. Whether you’re new to tradition or helping someone new, this book is an ideal place to start.
Softback – 104pp
