Witness the Last Supper with the apostles. Experience the Mass as it was celebrated in times of persecution. Discover the dialogue between Rome and Gaul in the Middle Ages. Explore the evolution of the Mass and learn the traditional roots of present-day changes.
This book presents the fascinating story of the Church’s Eucharistic life over 20 centuries:
- the sacrifice-meal of Jesus and his apostles
- the grand ceremonies in the Rome of Gregory the Great
- the bold innovations of Emperor Charlemagne
- The reforms of the Councils of Trent and Vatican II
- Greek and Latin, heresies and controversies, Gregorian Chant and Eucharistic Prayer.
This book is for everyone who wants to respond more deeply to Jesus’ invitation: “Do this in remembrance of me.”