101 Questions Answers On The Mass

In this book Giles Dimock answers some the most commonly asked questions about the Eucharist that have been posed to him in his preaching and teaching. He starts off with questions on the Jewish background of Eucharist and then examines the Last Supper and its theology in the light of the Paschal Mystery. Some of the other questions deal with transubstantiation, sacrifice, Real Presence, communion, and intercommunion. Fr. Dimock's answers are both practical and ecumenical. The questions range from the straightforward "Why is the Eucharist called Holy Communion," "What is Forty Hours," to the more involved "What is said about the Eucharist in the Code of Canon Law?" Father Dimock places the teaching of the Church on the Eucharist in conciliar and papal documentation. Here is a book, appropriately appearing at the culmination of the Year of the Eucharist, that will satisfy the spiritual as well as theological curiosity of college students and seminarians studying the Eucharist, as well as probing, informed lay people. +

A thorough explanation of the parts of the Mass -- its historical, theological, and liturgical aspects, and how it derives from and relates to daily life.

Taken together, these questions explore the role of deacons in the contemporary church, the formation of deacons, what it is like to live as a deacon, and the role of deacons as ministers of the word, the liturgy, and as apostolic leaders in service.

Touches on every major aspect of the mystery of the Church, its nature, mission, ministries and structures.

Table of Contents: The churches -- History -- The workings of the church.

An informational and entertaining text, this work offers readers a deeper sense of why the saints and the honoring of them has been influential in the lives of Catholics and others who strive to follow Jesus Christ and experience his love. (Catholic)

101 Questions & Answers on the Mass provides a thorough explanation of the Mass. Noted liturgical scholar Kevin W. Irwin explores the historical, theological, and liturgical aspects of the Mass and describes how the eucharistic celebration derives from and relates to daily life. Liturgical roles, the reform of the liturgy, the structure and meaning of the various parts of the Mass, music, and eucharistic doctrine--all these and more are covered within these pages. This revised edition of the author's Responses to 101 Questions on the Mass has been completely updated to take into account new church documents issued since the publication of the original book, as well as the new translation that came into effect in Advent 2011. If you have ever wondered about any of these questions, this book, by an eminent liturgist, will set you straight. - Why are Catholics obliged to attend Sunday Mass? - Are Masses in Latin still allowed? - Why does the priest say that Christ's blood was shed for "many"? Was it not shed for all? - What kind of music is allowed at Mass? - Is it ever acceptable to receive communion at a service that isn't Roman Catholic? +