Mystical Body, Mystical Voice: Encountering Christ in the Words of the Mass Christopher Carstens and Douglas Martis

As an initiative of the Liturgical Institute at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and Liturgy Training Publications (LTP), Mystical Body, Mystical Voice: Encountering Christ in the Words of the Mass, uses the texts of the third typical edition of the Roman Missal to illustrate how the liturgy is enriched and the Church's understanding of the Second Vatican Council is deepened through the translation of the Missal. This book is not simply a guide that explains the revised texts as if we were simply changing the words we say at Mass; rather, it seizes the opportunity of the promulgation of the third edition of The Roman Missal as a valuable vehicle for liturgical catechesis.

Grounded in sacramental theology and the liturgical rites of the Church, respected authors Rev. Douglas Martis, sacramental theologian, seminary professor, Director of the Liturgical Institute, and Christopher Carstens, Director of the Office of Worship, LaCrosse, WI--recall for the readers that the Sacred Liturgy is safeguarded by the Church. Its purpose is the glorification of God and the sanctification of humanity. To that end, the texts of the Mass are viewed in light of the Paschal Mystery and the Church as the mystical body of Christ. 

Mystical Body, Mystical Voice is intended to assist pastors; associate pastors, deacons; directors of liturgy; music; religious education programs; and parish and diocesan leaders in their catechesis about the Mass in light of the third edition of The Roman Missal. This accessible book explores:

•    The sacramental nature of the liturgy,
•    The symbolic use of words in the liturgy,
•    A brief history of translation of the missal,
•    An examination of the texts of the Mass,
•    A section on liturgical catechesis,
•    Features discussion questions to help parish leaders and all readers deepen their understanding of the Mass.



Praise  for Mystical Body Mystical Voice: Encountering Christ in the Words of the Mass

"Mystical Body, Mystical Voice is an unusually rich and thorough exploration of the meaning of the Liturgy - the signs, symbols and language of our worship, and the divine reality that animates all three.  Comprehensive in their scope, engaging in their detail, the authors have created an invaluable theological resource for the Church as we welcome the implementation of the new Roman Missal."

-Charles J. Chaput, OFM. Cap.
Archbishop of Denver


"Preparation for the use of a new English translation of the Roman Missal requires that its reception be grounded in solid liturgical and theological catechesis on the Sacred Liturgy.  At the same time this preparation must revive the necessary unity between liturgical prayer and belief, and consequently the Christian life.  Mystical Body, Mystical Voice by Christopher Carstens and Father Douglas Martis provides for both of these possibilities with a guiding resource of enduring value for diocesan and parish leaders at this unique moment of celebrating the ever-renewing Mystery of Christ with new words."
 
-Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill
Director, Office for Worship
Archdiocese of Philadelphia

"What I find so appealing about Mystical Body, Mystical Voice is its pastoral and sacramental approach to the new Roman Missal.  This book will assist the parish priest by helping  parishioners to understand the celebration of the Eucharist in a deeper way.  Christopher Carstens and Fr. Douglas Martis are faithful to the teachings of the Church and to the spirit of the Second Vatican Council.  The Eucharist is spoken in the Christian language and this book helps to foster the full, active and conscious participation of each person who is called to the Banquet of the Lamb."

-Reverend Monsignor William W. McCumber
Director, Office of Sacred Worship
Archdiocese of St. Louis

"Mystical Body, Mystical Voice offers a clear and yet theologically profound exploration of the new translation of the Mass.  It will be an indispensable point of reference in the ongoing mystagogical formation of the faithful as Catholics learn to pray communally with the new translation.  
    In these chapters, the authors offer no mere explanation of the meaning of the words of the Mass.  Rather, they succeed in forming the reader with a deep sensitivity to the supernatural reality of the Mass, made accessible through sacramental words and signs."

-Prof. James Pauley, STL, STD (Cand.)
Assistant Professor of Theology and Catechetics
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Please click here to purchase the Mystical Body, Mystical Voice Formation Pack which includes the book, DVD and Formation program, and Participant's Guide.

Paperback, 6 x 9, 272 pages

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