“The Holy Mass is as full of mysteries as the ocean is full of drops, or as the sky is full of stars, and as the courts of Heaven are full of Angels. For in it so many mysteries are daily performed that I should be at a loss to say whether greater or more lofty wonders have ever been accomplished by divine omnipotence.” St. Bonaventure (p. 49 of book)
This book examines the Traditional Latin Mass and expounds upon each part in relation to the soul who assists at the Mass. It is excellent.
“In Holy Mass we receive treasures so wonderful and so real gifts so divine and so costly: benefits so many appertaining to this temporal life, hope so certain for the life which is to come, that without faith it would be impossible for us to believe this to be true.” St. Bonaventure (p. 49-50)
This book shares inspiring stories of individuals who reaped personal benefits from attending Mass, such as a man who, through his daily devotion, was blessed with the ability to provide for his children.
Oh, there are so many examples of how important the Mass is for our souls. For instance, there was a man who appeared to his friend after his death and expressed gratitude for the unnecessary prayers. He said that every day of his life, he recited five Paters and five Aves for the five wounds. ( p. 278) Another example is the story of a farmer who, in his old age, was about to stop going to his daily Mass. However, upon seeing his guardian angel with a bundle of roses for each Mass he attended, he decided to keep going until the end of his life.
These stories highlight the transformative power of the Traditional Catholic Mass.
Our religion teaches us to hope firmly in Christ’s Death and Passion, these are not just invoked but actually experienced during each valid Mass. We are present at the foot of the cross on Calvary.
And we offer this to the Father, for there is no means more efficacious to appease the Father’s anger than His OnlyBegotten, as He immolates Himself on the altar, we offer an oblation.
Great Kings and Queens are cited for hearing Mass, daily many times. St. Louis of France heard Mass two, three and sometimes four times. The graces were so needed, no doubt.
Saints are quoted in this book to back up the incredible promise of the Mass.
In addition, excellent prayers are provided for the devout.
At the Consecration Elevation p. 329.
“My God, I offer thee thy beloved Son, here present upon the altar.”
At the Elevation of the Chalice:
“I offer thee the Sacred Blood of Christ for the living and the dead.” (and during the day!) p. 330
p. 362 St. Mechtilde is quoted explaining how Our Lord comes to those assisting at Mass.
p. 368 St. Bonaventure’s prayer at Mass.
“Behold, O Eternal Father, this Thine only-begotten Son, whom all the world cannot contain, is now a prisoner in our hands. We will not surrender Him to Thee until, for His sake, Thou grant us what we earnestly request from Thee. We desire more forgiveness of our sins, forgiveness of our debts, an increase of grace, abundance of virtue, and the bliss of the world to come.”
p. 374
“I offer Thee, O heavenly Father, this Holy Sacrifice, I offer Thee Thy Beloved Son, His Incarnation, His birth, His Passion. I offer Thee His sweat of blood, His scourging, His crowning with thorns, the carrying of the Cross. I offer Thee the Crucifixion, the cruel death He Endured, the crimson stream that flowed from His Wounds; I offer all that He did and suffered for me, which is now reenacted in this Mass. I offer it to Thee for Thy greater glory and for my own salvation. Amen”
We are instructed to offer to God His well-beloved Son often during the Mass.
Can I say it anymore? Get this book and read it. Study this and mark it up! Reread!
Blessings!
