Know Him in the Breaking of the Bread: A Guide to the Mass

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Summary: A good basic guide to the symbols and meanings of the Mass
Review: Contrary to other reviews, this book is not necessarily a plea for the Tridentine Mass, but is a recognition that some of those advocating changes to the Mass in recent decades have perhaps gone too far. Moreover, the book provides a balanced look at the different elements in the Mass, what they symbolize or mean, and the history behind them. Fr. Randolph does often insert his beliefs in what the Mass should be like, but that doesn't detract from his reasoned look at the meaning of what we celebrate every Sunday, the source and summit of our Christian life.

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Summary: reverent of God and His Church
Review: I loved every page of the book. It was hard for me to put it down. I am hungry for every morsel of the Church and Fr Randolph fed it to me like a good shepherd. I have traveled a rocky road myself and thank God I found the Church. I want to show God all my love and reverence for His Son and this book has helped me do this. I want to enjoy all the treasures my Father has stored for me in the Mass and this book has done this. I want to teach my children everything about the Mass just as I have promised God and this book has helped me. As I read the words I sense the Love for Jesus in Fr Randolphs' pages. I want to give my all and this book tells you how. The faith is not a buffet where you take only what you want nor is it a democracy its the Kingdom of God and this book tells you why certain things are done and how the body and blood are to be treated. Worship Him!

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Summary: Avoid
Review: Randolph's book is a plea for the advancement of the Latin Mass, altar rails, tabernacles behind the altar, the priest at the altar with his back toward the people, etc. It is not a guide to the Mass as understood by the Catholic Church, but as Randolph wants it to be. He takes misguided shots at everything he doesn't like in the Mass.