£45.00
Title: Sacramentary-The Roman Missal-Revised by Decree of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council c1974
Author: Various
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Publication Date: c1974
Format: Hardback
Condition: Red covers which are in a very good condition. Pages are clean and have gilt edging. Some musical notation. Several pages have leather tags and various ribbon bookmarks
Book measures: 29cm x 20cm x 8cm with 1280 pages
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The 1970 edition of the Roman Missal represents the most significant liturgical shift in the Catholic Church for centuries. Following the mandates of the Second Vatican Council, this volume replaced the centuries-old Tridentine Mass with the Novus Ordo Missae. It moved the liturgy from Latin into the vernacular, aiming to foster “full and active participation” among the faithful.
Beyond language, the Missal introduced a vastly expanded three-year cycle of scripture readings and multiple options for Eucharistic Prayers. It remains the definitive guide for the celebration of the Mass, balancing ancient tradition with a modern, communal focus.
| Weight | 4 kg |
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