St. Joseph Sunday Missal: Complete Edition in Accordance with the Roman Missal

By Catholic Church and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Book Overview

St. Joseph Sunday Missal 978-0-89942-820-8

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.

The Saint Joseph Sunday Missal features:

Beautifully crafted and durable coversFull color illustrationsOver 1500 pages Order of the MassVarious RitesTreasury of PrayerThe 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 Cross

The Saint Joseph Sunday 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 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, the Saint Joseph Sunday Missal 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 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899428207
• ISBN13: 9780899428208
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Length: 1624 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.7" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Sunday mass

This book is has exactly what is said at each mass so you can follow along every Sunday. It is also a good size to fit in your pocket or purse.

St Joseph Sunday Missal by Catholic Book Publishing Co

Great personal missal for Sunday Mass. It has everything you need to worship and follow along including the proper lectionary readings from the bible. It lacks ribbon bookmarks which could help keep one's place as you jump from one section to another. I use small stick-on tapes for that purpose.