This second edition of the popular Sacristy Manual provides a theological and historical context for all the elements needed to prepare the various liturgies of the Church. The content has been updated to reflect the current norms of the Church as provided by the third edition of The Roman Missal, the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Redemptionis Sacramentum, Built of Living Stones, and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship. Contents include a theology of the Church, history of the sacristy, the ministry of the sacristan, equipping the church, equipping the sacristy, and checklists for all rites and liturgies of the Church.

This collection from approved sources of the rites and texts for use during the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist is so arranged that it may be used for one or several days, according to local custom or pastoral need. In order to provide periods for liturgical prayer during the period of exposition, three services are provided: The Liturgy of the Hours during the Period of Exposition, Eucharistic Services of Prayer and Praise, and Celebration of the Eucharist during the Period of Exposition. Two forms for the Closing Celebration for the Solemn Exposition are also given, one taking place during Mass, and a second when Mass is not celebrated. A listing of suggested Scripture readings, some optional litanies, and music resources are given in the appendices, making this a valuable resource for those responsible for planning solemn expositions.

This collection from approved sources of the rites and texts for use during the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist is so arranged that it may be used for one or several days, according to local custom or pastoral need. In order to provide periods for liturgical prayer during the period of exposition, three services are provided: The Liturgy of the Hours during the Period of Exposition, Eucharistic Services of Prayer and Praise, and Celebration of the Eucharist during the Period of Exposition. Two forms for the Closing Celebration for the Solemn Exposition are also given, one taking place during Mass, and a second when Mass is not celebrated. A listing of suggested Scripture readings, some optional litanies, and music resources are given in the appendices, making this a valuable resource for those responsible for planning solemn expositions.

The liturgy committee provides shape and vision for liturgies and liturgical formation for members of the assembly, and you'll want every member of your liturgy committee or worship team to read this new guide.  Effective for training those new to the committee and for rejuvenating the work of veterans, this book can be used by the entire group or by individual members.  It gives members of the committee the tools they need to pray, study, and prepare, including a form to help evaluate the parish liturgy. This book will be a valuable resource to help all pray fully, actively, and consciously.

This edition includes the earlier classic work with the same title by Servant of God Romano Guardini, a book that helped Ratzinger to "rediscover the liturgy in all its beauty, hidden wealth and time-transcending grandeur, to see it as the animating center of the Church, the very center of Christian life".

Considered by Ratzinger devotees as one of his greatest works, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the liturgy will help readers to deepen their understanding of the "great prayer of the Church". The author discusses fundamental misunderstandings of the Second Vatican Council's intentions for liturgical renewal, especially about the priest's orientation of prayer to the Father, the placement of the tabernacle in churches, and the posture of kneeling.

Other important topics covered are the essence of worship, the Jewish roots of Christian prayer, the relationship of the liturgy to time and space, sacred art and music, and the active participation of the faithful in the Mass.

This books is designed to help all who work in a bilingual parish setting to acquire a basic Spanish vocabulary. Topics include Mass terminology, popular religiosity, pastoral ministry, religious education, and parish administration. This guide contains hundreds of words, phrases, and sentences commonly used in parishes, as well as a comprehensive pronunciation guide. With its easy-to-use and quick-to-access format, this is a great resource for parish leaders and ministers who need to communicate with their Hispanic parishioners.