The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

"The great Mystery of Faith is here seen as the central reality of the Christian day, wherein we give all honor and glory to the Father. In writing simple yet profound, the truth of the Eucharist is presented in a way that cannot quickly be forgotten. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is not a textbook, yet teachers will use their textbooks with better clarity for having it at hand. Pastors will read these pages zealously and recommend them to seminarians. In the family the book will help to retain that unique bond with the Mass that is established on the wedding day, and cause it to grow ever stronger through increased devotion and richer insight. Monsignor Hellriegel's work in the apostolate of the Church's liturgy is well-known throughout the country. For over twenty-five years he has been a leader in the restoration of 'the primary and indispensable source of the true Christian spirit' (Pius X, Tra le Sollecitudini). In this book is found the essence of his preaching on the all-import