BOOK RECOMMENDATION: “SACRED THEN AND SACRED NOW”
Una Voce Central Alabama is pleased to recommend the hottest new book on the Catholic market, Thomas E. Woods Jr.’s Sacred Then And Sacred Now: The Return Of The Old Latin Mass, just published by Roman Catholic Books.
“What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too.” — Pope Benedict XVI
“The book serves several purposes. First, it explains the mind of Pope Benedict XVI on liturgy, and why he took the bold move of restoring the traditional Latin liturgy throughout the Roman Rite for those Catholics who want it. The Pope’s initiative is not just for old fogies who refuse to get with the times. Sacred Then and Sacred Now explains why Benedict is so anxious for the faithful to avail themselves of this great treasure.
Second, it walks beginners through the old Mass: when to sit, stand, and kneel, what the various prayers and gestures mean, and the like. It then explains why certain practices (including but not limited to Communion kneeling and on the tongue) are preserved in the old liturgy. Finally, it replies to typical objections: e.g., no one speaks Latin anymore, the priest should face the people, the people should “participate” more, etc.
I wrote the book so that both the beginner to the traditional Mass as well as the more advanced student could profit from it. It’s also useful to give to people, priests and laity alike, who may not understand your interest in the traditional liturgy.”
The book will also be availabe to order from Amazon on February 1st.
And, for those in the Montgomery area, the book will be available from St. Peter’s Bookshop, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Montgomery, (334) 262-7304.