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- Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
- Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011
An unintimidating guide to understanding the Catholic Mass Throughout the centuries, the liturgy of the Church has taken a variety of regional and historical forms, but one thing has remained constant: the Mass has always been the central form of Catholic worship. Catholic Mass For Dummies gives you a step-by-step overview of the Catholic Mass, as well as a close look at the history and meaning of the Mass as a central form of Catholic worship. You'll find information on the order of a Mass and coverage of major Masses. * Covers standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and holy days of obligation * Provides insight on the events, symbols, themes, history, and language of the Mass * Translations of a Mass in Castilian and Latin American Spanish If you're a Catholic looking to enhance your knowledge of your faith, an adult studying to convert to Catholicism, a CCD instructor, or a non-Catholic who wants to understand the many nuances of the Catholic Mass, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.
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Catholic Mass For Dummies®
by Rev. John Trigilio, Jr.,
Rev. Kenneth Brighenti,
Rev. Monsignor James Cafone
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About the Author
Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., PhD, ThD: A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Father Trigilio serves as the pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel (Marysville, Pennsylvania) and St. Bernadette Catholic Churches (Duncannon, Pennsylvania). He is the president of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and executive editor of its quarterly journal, Sapientia magazine. Father Trigilio cohosted several weekly TV series on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): Web of Faith, Council of Faith, Crash Course in Catholicism, and Crash Course in Pope John Paul II. He also serves as a theological consultant and online spiritual advisor for EWTN. He is a Cooperator in Opus Dei, was listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Religion, and is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) in 1988.
Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD: A native of New Britain, Connecticut, Father Brighenti is the Director of Pastoral Field Education and an assistant professor at Mount Saint Mary University and Seminary (Emmitsburg, Maryland). He is the managing editor of Sapientia magazine and a member of the Board of Directors for the Con-fraternity of Catholic Clergy, and he cohosted three weekly TV series on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Father Brighenti also served as a U.S. Naval Reserve Chaplain for ten years and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Metuchen (New Jersey) in 1988. He and Father Trigilio coauthored Catholicism For Dummies (2003), The Everything Bible Book (2004), Women in the Bible For Dummies (2005), John Paul II For Dummies (2006), and Saints For Dummies (2010), and he authored Marriage as Covenant (2009). Fathers Brighenti and Trigilio are also Knights of Columbus and members of the Order Sons of Italy of America (OSIA) and the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).
Rev. Msgr. James Cafone, STD: A native of Belleville, New Jersey, Msgr. Cafone serves as tenured assistant professor in the Religion Department of Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey. He is the vice-chair of its Board of Trustees and a member of the Board of Regents and the Committee on Mission and Identity. He teaches full-time at the university and serves as minister to the 47 members of the Priest Community at Seton Hall. He also serves as chaplain to the Alumni Board of the university. Monsignor wrote the foreword to John Paul II For Dummies (2006), written by Frs. Brighenti, Toborowsky, and Trigilio.
Dedication
This book is dedicated . . .
In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, whose maternal intercession and guidance helped us throughout the research, writing, and editing of this project.
In honor of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary, Head of the Holy Family, and Patron of Universal Church, for his paternal protection on our ourselves, our families, and our friends.
In honor of St. Thomas Aquinas, OP, whose love of the Holy Eucharist inspired us throughout our seminary formation and continuing into our priesthood.
In memory of Pope Pius XII, who initiated the reform and restoration of many aspects of Divine Worship in the Sacred Liturgy.
To the members of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, a national association of priests and deacons, which seeks to foster ongoing spiritual, theological, and pastoral formation of the ordained in a fraternal environment so as to be better prepared and equipped to serve the needs of the souls entrusted to our care.
To the priests and deacons, seminarians, and faculty of Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland, for their dedication to forming competent, orthodox, pastoral, and reverent men to serve Holy Mother Church and the People of God.
A very special note of admiration and gratitude goes to his Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI and to his Master of Ceremonies, Msgr. Guido Marini, for their efforts and example to offer true, fitting, and reverent worship of God through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As priests who celebrate the Mass daily, we are edified and encouraged by Pope Benedict’s love and appreciation of the Sacred Eucharistic Liturgy, which is the source and summit of the Catholic faith.
Authors’ Acknowledgments
Monsignor Cafone and Fathers Brighenti and Trigilio would like to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to the following persons:
Archbishop John J. Myers, JCD, DD (Newark); Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, STD, DD (Baltimore); Bishop Michael P. McFadden, DD (Harrisburg); Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski, DD (Metuchen); Msgr. Steven Rohlfs; Fr. Robert J. Levis, PhD; Cordelia Cafone (mother); Percy and Norma Brighenti (parents); Elizabeth Trigilio (mother); Priscilla Brighenti Collin (sister); Mark Trigilio (brother); Lou and Sandy Falconeri (friends); Drs. Keith and Christina Burkhart (friends); Thomas and Bridgette McKenna; Michael Drake; Dr. Elizabeth Frauenhoffer; and Dr. Helen Hull Hitchcock.
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Introduction
The very heart and soul of Catholic Christianity is the Holy Mass, yet it’s also one of the most mysterious and often misunderstood rituals of human history. Going back 2,000 years, this religious ceremony is considered the most sacred and precious of all rites by Catholics around the world. For the believer, it’s a direct pipeline to God’s divine grace. Catholicism teaches its members that the Mass is a reenactment of both the Last Supper, when Jesus gathered on Holy Thursday with his Apostles the night before he died, and Jesus’s crucifixion, when he died on Good Friday at Calvary.
Because Catholicism is practiced all over the world, Mass is said in many languages. It also takes a variety of forms based on tradition and custom. The two main classifications of Catholic worship are East (also called Oriental) and West (also sometimes called Roman or Latin). This division goes back to the days of the ancient Roman Empire, which was divided in half between east and west.
The skeletons of these two forms are the same, but the skin is different. The Latin Mass (celebrated in the Western Church) and the Greek Divine Liturgy (celebrated by the Eastern Church) are the same in that both are centered on the celebration of the Word — reading of Sacred Scripture, the Bible — and the celebration of the Eucharist — praying over the bread and wine by the priest with the words Jesus spoke at the Last Supper.
Lex orandi, lex credendi is an ancient axiom that translates to “the law of prayer is the law of belief.” In other words, to understand what Catholicism is about, to appreciate its moral and doctrinal teachings, the best source to go to is the heart and soul of Catholic prayer. The Holy Mass is the highest prayer of the Church and it incorporates all doctrine and dogma as well as Catholic spirituality and piety. Understanding the Mass is understanding Catholicism.
About This Book
This book isn’t just for Catholics to better understand the Mass; it’s for all Christians, Jews, Muslims, and people of any other religion, as well as for those with no religious affiliation whatsoever. It’s intended for anyone who has an interest in the Mass with all its various differences within the Catholic tradition. Whether you regularly attend Mass or have never set foot in a Catholic church, this book will give you insight into the practices, history, and significance of Catholic Mass.
The old, more traditional Extraordinary form of the Roman Rite is explained, as is the newer and recently retranslated Ordinary form. More subtle differences between Masses are examined, too, like the unique rituals and prayers performed at a Catholic funeral Mass as opposed to a regular Sunday parish Mass. Confirmation, Ordination, and wedding (Nuptial) Masses are explained, as are more rare celebrations such as Canonization, Beatification, and Coronation.
Mass has existed for two millennia, but plenty of changes have taken place during that time. For instance, Mass was allowed to be spoken only in Latin until the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) made adaptations to the Roman Rite. Since 1970, most Catholics have been familiar with the vernacular Mass (Mass said in their native tongue). The Byzantine and other Eastern Catholic traditions retained the ancient practice of having the priest face east, but the Western Church now allows the priest to face the congregation. Another change for Western Catholics took place under Pope John Paul II (1978–2005) and continues under Pope Benedict XVI (2005–), both of whom opened up access to the Extraordinary form of the Roman Rite (previously called the Tridentine Latin Mass). Until 1988, it was rare to find public celebrations of the old Mass, because only elderly priests who were ordained before Vatican II, that is, before 1962, were allowed to say it. The new Mass, Ordinary form, became normative in 1970. Pope John Paul II broadened the usage of the Extraordinary form, and Pope Benedict XVI made it accessible to any priest in 2007.
Whereas the Ordinary form (New Mass, Novus Ordo, or Mass of Paul VI) was a result of the Second Vatican Council, the Extraordinary form dates to the Council of Trent in the 16th century. The former can be and is usually celebrated in the vernacular tongue of the local area while the latter is only and always celebrated in Latin.
The changes taking place the First Sunday of Advent (November 27, 2011), are not as major as those following Vatican II. These corrections are to the English translation from the Latin. They restore some reverence and conform to the accurate authentic text as well as make the English coincide with the other modern language translations.
This book looks at the old and the new; the changes and the unchanging facets of Mass. It covers the Latin and English Masses and peers into the new translations that will become the official norm in the Western Church. It also examines the richness of culture, tradition, music, and art in the Church, as well as offering an explanation of the various duties and assignments performed during the ceremonies and rituals of Mass.
Some cosmetic changes took place a few years ago concerning gestures, such as when to stand at the Preparation of the Gifts. Now the changes are mostly to vocabulary, making more accurate and faithful translations from Latin to English.
Conventions Used in This Book
The Catholic Church uses certain terms, and we use many of those conventions throughout this book. Following are a few of the most commonly used terms:
Holy Mass refers to sacred worship in the Western (Roman) Catholic Church, and Divine Liturgy refers to sacred worship in the Eastern or Byzantine Catholic Church.
Sacred Scripture is the same as the Bible.
The supreme head of the Catholic Church is the pope, who is simultaneously the Bishop of Rome.
The phrase Real Presence refers to the Catholic belief that the bread and wine of Communion have been really, truly, and substantially changed into the Body and Blood of Christ while retaining the outward appearances of bread and wine.
Holy Communion and Holy Eucharist both refer to the consecrated bread and wine that Catholics believe become the real Body and Blood of Christ. The former (Communion) is used to describe the Holy Eucharist as it is being given to the faithful to eat and drink during the Holy Mass or Divine Liturgy. The latter (Eucharist) is used to describe either the Mass itself or when the Holy Eucharist is reserved in the tabernacle (so the priest can bring it to the sick and dying and so that the faithful can come before it to give worship to the Real Presence), and it is also referred to as the Blessed Sacrament.
The “Eastern Church” also requires some clarification. The Byzantine Rite is composed of several Eastern Catholic Churches that are autonomous and self-governing (yet they are in full communion with Rome and accept the primacy and infallibility of the pope) while acknowledging the authority of the pope. Other Eastern Rites, however, like the Alexandrian, Antiochian, Armenian, and Chaldean, are different. Hence, when something in this book applies to all these Churches, Eastern or Eastern Catholic is used. If it is something unique to one particular Church, like the Byzantine Ruthenians, then that’s specified. The major branches originate in the ancient patriarchates of Rome, Antioch, Alexandria, and Constantinople. Jerusalem was always a patriarchate but did not author its own liturgical tradition like the other four did. Even after the Schism in 1054 when the Greek Orthodox split from union with Rome, the Eastern Catholic traditions continued.
To help you navigate through this book, we use the following conventions:
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We use italics for emphasis and to highlight new words or terms that we define in parentheses.
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What You’re Not to Read
This book is a reference book, so you don’t have to read everything. Sidebars, which are text enclosed in shaded gray boxes, give you information that’s interesting to know but not necessarily critical to your understanding of the chapter or section topic. You can skip them if you’re pressed for time and still get the most important information.
Foolish Assumptions
In writing this book we made some assumptions about you, the reader. If any of the following descriptions fit you, then this book is for you:
You’re Catholic and want to know more about the origins of your form of worship or at least discover the diverse traditions and customs.
Whether or not you’ve been to Holy Mass or Divine Liturgy, you want to know what makes it so special to Catholics and why.
You aren’t Catholic, but you are intrigued by the Christian symbols, rituals, and ceremonies that literally define the faith of Catholicism as a religion.
You have no religious affiliation whatsoever, but you have respect for the heritage of other cultures and faith.
You’re curious about what Catholics do every weekend when they go to Mass.
How This Book Is Organized
This book comes in five parts consisting of 16 chapters, but you can start anywhere you like without having to worry if you didn’t read the previous chapter(s). Each part and chapter can stand on its own. In some places, we refer you to other parts of the book to find out more information on certain topics so you can get a better understanding of what we’re discussing.
Part I: The Lord Be with You: Welcome to Mass
This section of the book deals with the origin and foundations of the Mass, from Jewish roots found in the Passover Seder meal to the rituals in the Temple of Jerusalem and culminating in the Last Supper of Jesus with his twelve Apostles in the upper room.
Part II: Forms of Catholic Worship
This section concerns the differences between East and West and Ordinary and Extraordinary forms of Catholic worship. We look at the variety of words and gestures found within the one substantial essence of Sacred Liturgy.
Part III: Tools of the Trade
This part is about the physical items used for the Mass, for instance, the books, garments, and other paraphernalia. What the priest and deacon wear, what texts are said, and what artifacts are used for worship are all described and explained.
Part IV: The Part of Tens
A characteristic of all For Dummies books, the Part of Tens gives you lists and brief overviews of ten important features; in this case, ten fascinating things about the Catholic Mass. Here we look at ten famous sites of miracles where Mass is celebrated as well as comments on the Mass from ten saints and beatified persons.
Icons Used in This Book
In this book, we use little pictures, called icons, to highlight important information.
This icon flags helpful tips, tidbits, and secrets that may give you an upper hand in understanding the Mass.
This icon flags text that contains important concepts that you shouldn’t forget.
We use this icon to highlight interesting contextual or historical information.
Where to Go from Here
If you want to start with a basic overview of the Mass, you can start right now with Chapter 1. If you want to dig into more detail about the Roman Rite, skip right on to Chapter 5. Or if you want to find out about some particular topic, go immediately to the table of contents or index to find just the bit of information you’re looking for.
If you want even more information on the Catholic Church, we wrote a book called Catholicism For Dummies that covers everything from sacraments and worship, including the Mass, to doctrines and dogmas, to morality and ethics, to hierarchy and canon law. We also recommend The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott Hahn; Worthy Is the Lamb: The Biblical Roots of the Mass by Thomas Nash; and The Mass Explained by Msgr. James Moroney.
You can watch the daily Mass and even read the daily Scripture passages on www.ewtn.com, where the Sacred Liturgy is broadcast via Internet. (It’s also available via satellite, cable, and short-wave.) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops also have a Web site for Bible readings at Mass at www.usccb.org/nab.
Part I
The Lord Be with You: Welcome to Mass
In this part . . .
We discuss the origin and foundations of the Mass, from Jewish roots found in the Passover Seder meal to the rituals in the Temple of Jerusalem, culminating in the Last Supper of Jesus with his 12 Apostles in the upper room.
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