A Simple Explanation of the Mass

This book contains a step-by-step commentary on each part of the Mass and the Seasons of the Liturgical Year. Each chapter includes a summary, questions for personal and group reflection, and a good practice suggestion.

“As a pastor of many souls in a large parish, Fr. Eamon Tobin helps all people grow in their understanding and appreciation of the Mass. A Simple Explanation of The Mass includes a commentary on each part of the Mass, questions for personal and group reflection at the end of each chapter, and practical suggestions on how to enter into the Mass more consciously, actively and fruitfully.

Was ever another command so obeyed? For century after century, spreading slowly to every continent and country and among every race on earth, this action has been done in every conceivable human circumstance for every conceivable human need, from infancy and before it, to extreme old age and after it, . . . and best of all, week by week, and month by month, on a hundred thousand Sundays, faithfully, unfailingly, across all the parishes of Christendom, priest and people continue to work together in order to carry out this command, “Do this in memory of me.” – Don Gregory Dix