Publisher's Synopsis
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? †
