St. Joseph Sunday Missal Canadian Edition: Complete and Permanent Edition
New Saint Joseph Sunday Missal 978-01-937913-62-5
This complete and permanent Saint Joseph Sunday Missal is a comprehensive, all-inclusive Missal that provides everything necessary to participate fully in each Sunday, Vigil, and Holyday Mass, specifically the Lectionary readings and celebrant's and people's prayers (in boldface type). With a flexible red cover, this affordable resource offers the complete 3-year Cycle (A, B, and C) for all Sunday readings, conveniently repeating prayers for each Cycle to eliminate unnecessary page-turning. This Saint Joseph Sunday Missal, featuring a sturdily sewn binding and magnificent four-color illustrations, is designed to be treasured for a lifetime.
This comprehensive Saint Joseph Sunday Missal is all any Catholic will ever need to participate fully in every Sunday Mass of the year. This volume is in an attractive and sturdy gold-embossed red imitation leather case, including the complete and permanent one-volume Sunday Missal (Cycles A, B, and C). Easy to use because it follows the liturgical year. The Saint Joseph Sunday Missal, an all-inclusive Missal that provides the Lectionary readings and celebrant's and people's prayers (in boldface type) for Sundays, Vigils, and Holydays. With sewn bindings for durability, it is covered in rich bonded leather.
Features of this set:
Beautifully crafted and durable coversFull color illustrationsOver 1500 pages in each book/missalOrder of the MassVarious RitesTreasury of PrayersThe Order of PenanceOverview of the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchGeneral indexIndex of Biblical ReadingsIndex of PsalmsIndex of PrefacesIndex of Mass ThemesThe Holy RosaryThe Stations of the CrossA Sunday Catholic Missal is an invaluable resource that enriches the spiritual lives of the faithful by providing a structured guide to the Church's liturgical celebrations. This missal, typically including readings, prayers, and reflections for Sunday, aligns with the liturgical calendar, ensuring Catholics can fully participate in the Mass, whether at church or privately.
One significant importance is its role in deepening liturgical participation. The missal provides the daily readings, such as those from Isaiah 55:6-9 on God's mercy, alongside the Mass prayers, like the Collect or Eucharistic Prayer. This allows individuals to prepare their hearts, follow along actively, and internalize the Word, fulfilling Vatican II's call in Sacrosanctum Concilium for "full and active participation" in the liturgy.
It also fosters spiritual consistency. With a missal, Catholics can maintain a daily rhythm of prayer, even on ordinary days or when unable to attend Mass. For example, reflecting on the Gospel of John 15:5 ("I am the vine, you are the branches") during Ordinary Time encourages a continuous connection with Christ.
Moreover, a missal set educates the faithful. It includes explanations of feasts, like the Solemnity of the Assumption, and seasons, such as Advent, helping users understand their significance. This knowledge strengthens their faith, linking them to the Church's rich traditions.
Finally, it promotes unity. By following the same readings and prayers worldwide, Catholics experience a shared spiritual journey, as seen during Easter with the Resurrection accounts. In essence, a Daily Catholic Missal Set enhances participation, consistency, education, and unity, making it a vital tool for living a liturgical life.
What customers are saying, "This is an excellent collection of missals. The red one for Sundays, the other two for Advent to Pentecost, and Pentecost to Advent. The instructions and 'use guides' help to make them very user friendly; although, I have found it difficult to find the correct antiphons, and supplementary prayer (in the daily missals only) for when there are feasts and memorials for various occasions, but the Ordinary Time weeks 1-34 are easy to follow along with and the print is right-sized for older eyes. The pages are quite thin and delicate. I own zippered book covers for carrying them to and from mass each day. If you have these resources, you will never need the missals you church may provide, except for the musical selections and material for feasts and memorial masses that honor various saints and other occasions."
Visit our website www.catholicbookpublishing.com for more Catholic resources to strengthen your faith. This Spiritual Life Series title offers minute meditations for each day of the year.
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