All too often people today find the Mass a boring and lifeless experience, a part of the normal Sunday routine and little else. This unfortunate reality for many Catholics ignores the vitality and enjoyment inherent in a well-celebrated liturgy. Aware of this common problem, Amy Florian offers an affirmative and uplifting explanation of this most central part of Catholicism. In accessible and easy-to-understand language, she provides a breakdown of the Mass and its significance for today's Catholics. Individual chapters discuss the structure of the Mass, the liturgical seasons, Scripture readings, and much more. This book is ideal for those approaching Catholicism for the first time, non-Catholic spouses, high school and college students and even lifelong Catholics. It provides all readers with a solid base of knowledge with which to approach the Mass.

An accessible and easy-to-understand explanation of the Mass and its significance for today's Catholics. With a detailed breakdown of the different parts of the Mass, the author provides readers with an uplifting and affirmative view on this central part of Catholicism. She explains the structure of the Mass, the pattern of feasts and seasons, and the connections and content of the readings in such a way that readers will understand and appreciate the celebration that is the Mass.