Product Description

Think you know all there is to know about the Mass?

Michael Dubruiel, author of the best-selling The How-to Book of the Mass, walks you through the Mass, explaining the biblical basis of prayers, the meaning behind gestures, and a brief overview of the theology that brings Catholics together for Eucharist each week.

Re-energize your time at Mass or help those who are new or returning to the Church with this quick and insightful overview. Re-discover the fullness of the Mass today!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68263 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781592762934
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

About the Author
Michael Dubruiel is the author of The How-To Book of the Mass, The Church's Most Powerful Novenas, The Power of the Cross, Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with Fulton J. Sheen; and co-author with Amy Welborn of Praying the Rosary (all published by Our Sunday Visitor).

Customer Reviews

Guide to the essentials
Like his popular "How-to Book of the Mass," Michael Dubruiel's Pocket Guide is a useful explanation of what the Mass "is," i.e., its essence, and how it is celebrated. Along the way, he describes the Mass' Scriptural content, prayers, and history. The uniqueness of Catholic worship, especially its liturgical postures and practices, is also addressed. Dubruiel's book would make a terrific gift for a newly received Catholic or anyone wanting a brief guide to the essentials of the Mass. Highly recommended.

An Excellent Briefing On The Mass
Michael Dubruiel's "A Pocket Guide To The Mass" may be small in size, but it speaks volumes. This little booklet of less than eighty pages takes the lifelong Catholic, the convert, and the uninitiated first-time visitor on a step-by-step journey through the Mass. First, Dubruiel explains why Catholics call this celebration "Mass." Then he goes on to explain each individual prayer, action and gesture as it occurs in the ceremony. From the moment you enter the church to the concluding rites, Dubruiel covers each step briefly but with a clear explanation as to what and why things happen.

The booklet ends with a brief comparison of the Mass to the journey on the road to Emmaus.

For converts like myself, this booklet only adds to my growth as a Catholic. For cradle Catholics, I'm sure this book reveals things that they may have never known. For people visiting or looking into the Catholic Church for the first time, they can literally follow along with the Mass in this booklet. I highly recommend it.

alright
i thought it was a nice and short summary of what is going on in the church. if you want something cheap and fulfilling toy our basic needs then buy this. if you want in depth then get the more detailed one