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Guide for Celebrating Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass
Author: John Thomas Lane, SSS
Preface by Paul Turner
Praying in the presence
of the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass has been a part of Catholic tradition
for centuries. This practice leads us to a deeper appreciation of Christ's
presence in our lives and to fuller participation in the Mass. This resource
traces the historical developments of this practice from the early Church through
the post-Conciliar reform.
Providing a theological
and pastoral context for best parish practices, this book addresses the
following:
- The Rite of Exposition and
Benediction
- Celebrating the Liturgy of
the Hours and other Eucharistic services during exposition
- The transfer of the Most
Blessed Sacrament on Holy Thursday
- The Corpus Christi
procession
- Perpetual exposition
- Perpetual adoration
- Holy Hours and Forty Hours
- Youth and exposition
- Eucharistic congresses and
their significance for the Parish
"A balanced and thorough presentation that combines both rich
theological insight and practical pastoral advice so that parishes may properly
celebrate Eucharistic worship outside Mass. Its strength lies in moving beyond
expressions of personal piety and devotional elements, keeping proper emphasis
on the liturgical and communal elements of the rite." - Mgr. Joseph
DeGrecco
Paperback 6 x 9, 128 Pages
