The Splendour of the Liturgy

includes index and biblioraphy

A Sacremental view of the universe at the springs of the Benedicite...............3 HOly water The asperges...............11 I. The mass of the catechumens or the liturgy of the synagogue The preparation The sign of the cross.....21 Judica me........24 Confiteor.......27 THe Rites of Entrance........35 THe Angelic Hymn.........51 The mass of the catechumens strictly so Called......61 The symbol of Faith........111 II. Liturgy of the supper or mass of the faithfull On the eve of his passion he took bread into his holy and adorable hands ........125 And Raising his eyes to thee his almighty father and giving thanks.....155 He blessed it and he said: This is my body........168 He broke it.....211 And he gave it to his disciples.....221 The thanksgiving ......233 The prayer of dismissal.....................241 Verbum Caro factum Est. .............251 III> Fons Aquae Salientis in vitam aeternam At the cradle of symbolism........259 Mystrerium fidei..........267 Opus dei...........281 The liturgy of LIfe ...........289 The song of the poverello............301 The universal prayer.......305