This book wonderfully opens up the incredible fruit behind the Mass I never knew existed. As a cradle Catholic that came home about 4 years ago, this has been a wonderful way to have more in depth worship in the Mass before, during, and after. Easy to read and comprehend, plenty of Biblical references. Helps when Protestant friends ask "Where is that in the Bible", funny you should ask.
I am an OCIA coordinator for our parish and have been for nearly 15 years. When The Mass was first introduced over 13 years ago I started using it in the introductory portion of my sessions. I felt that a firmer understanding of The Mass was what the participants needed since we were asking them to attend weekly Mass while they discerned this is truly what they want to do. Many have been so thankful for that early background - we switched to the second version when it came out 3 years ago! It is so magnificent and has even deeper my faith in the Eucharist as well as the Word of God! Thank you Dr. Sri!
Peace & Blessings
Dr Denise Smith, DO
Catechist & OCIA coordinator
St Joseph Parish, Fort Wayne, IN
We used this as part of our adult faith formation. Very well received and those attending wish to repeat the sessions again in a year because the information was so rich and meaningful.
As a cradle Catholic this book has made the mass come alive for me. Everything at mass is done for a reason and this book explains it all. I feel a deeper closeness to Jesus, not only at mass now, but in my everyday life. I look forward to mass with a new understanding and love for Jesus. I would highly recommend this book to all Catholics.
This is an excellent resource for new Catholics, thoroughly explaining all aspects of the Mass.