St. Joseph Daily and Sunday Missals: Complete Gift Box 3-Volume Set (Bonded Leather) (ISBN-13: 9780899428383)

St. Joseph Daily And Sunday Missals 978-0-89942-838-3

This comprehensive Saint Joseph Daily and Sunday Missal Complete Gift Box 3-Volume Set is all any Catholic will ever need to participate fully in every Mass of the year. This set offers three essential volumes in an attractive and sturdy gold-embossed black imitation leather case, including the Weekday Missal (Vols. I and II) and the complete and permanent one-volume Sunday Missal (Cycles A, B, and C). Easy to use because each book follows the liturgical year, the two-volume perpetual Weekday Missal contains all Weekday Masses, with Volume I including the Masses from Advent to Pentecost and Volume II covering those from Pentecost to Advent. The third volume in this set is 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, all three volumes are covered in rich bonded leather with convenient zipper closures. This beautifully packaged Saint Joseph Daily and Sunday Missal Complete Gift Box 3-Volume Set is an invaluable, all-encompassing resource for priests, religious, and laity.

Features of this set:

• Beautifully crafted and durable covers
• Full color illustrations
• Over 1500 pages in each book/missal
• Order of the Mass
• Various Rites
• Treasury of Prayer
• The Order of Penance
• Overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• General index
• Index of Biblical Readings
• Index of Psalms
• Index of Prefaces
• Index of Mass Themes
• The Holy Rosary
• The Stations of the Cross

A Daily Catholic Missal Set is an invaluable resource that enriches the spiritual lives of the faithful by providing a structured guide to the Church's liturgical celebrations. This set, typically including readings, prayers, and reflections for each day, 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."

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