Resources: Books, Pamphlets, DVDs
Resources: Books, Pamphlets, DVDs & Downloadable Videos
USCCB -Official website for the New Roman Missal: Official web-site for the New Roman Missal. Contains listing of downloadable articles; background material; Timeline; Videos, Documents; Reflections; Glossary; Further Readings; Multimedia Resource, etc.
USCCB - Commitee on Divine Worship: Website of Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship. Articles and resources (Downloadable bulletin inserts – English and Spanish - on Roman Missal and other liturgical issues.)
DVD
A New Translation for a New Roman Missal: Featuring Msgr. James P. Moroney, former director of the Bishops Committee on Divine Worship of the USCCB. Note: This DVD is initially intended for priests although parishioners could benefit from it too.
Become One Body, One Spirit in Christ: The interactive DVD discusses the liturgical text of the Roman Missal. This resource uses rich media to help the user enrich their understanding and deepen their appreciation of the Eucharist. Designed as a catechetical resource for a range of audiences-bishops, priests, deacons and other ministers, catechists and educators, parish communities, faith formation groups, families, and the entire Catholic community.
Mystical Body, Mystical Voice DVD: Douglas Martis and Christopher Carstens, Liturgy Training Publications provide actual video of the Mystical Body, Mystical Voice Workshop, arranged in short segments ideal for use in a parish setting. This program not only explains the changes to the words we will say at Mass, it also seizes the opportunity of the new Missal as a valuable vehicle for liturgical catechesis and deeper understanding of the liturgy.
VIDEO
Catholic TV - What's New in the Roman Missal? Featuring Msgr. James P. Moroney, at a symposium for priests held June 2-4 at Saint John's Seminary in Boston, MA. This workshop for priests was designed to provide an understanding of the origins of the third edition of the Missale Romanum and the translation principles and process followed for its completion.
ARTICLES
Rev. Paul Turner: Texts of Rev. Paul Turner's articles and presentations on the Revised Roman Missal. A complete reference page of items that will take you to different writings relative to the forthcoming changes in the Roman Missal.
Parish Guide to Implementing the Roman Missal: This parish guide will help leaders-priests, liturgists, musicians, DREs, principals, teachers, youth ministers, and volunteers-bring this new translation to life in the parish. The guide includes practical resources to create the parish implementation plan including a calendar, ministry-specific suggestions, "to do" lists, bulletin inserts, homily helps, and a comprehensive bibliography of other available materials.
With One Voice: Translation and Implementation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal. This collection of essays, commissioned by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, provides a foundation to help prepare for the reception and implementation of the third edition of the Roman Missal, and a perspective on embracing the changes within the context of the liturgical history of the Church.
Introduction to the Order of Mass: A detailed guide to the celebration of Mass, from introductory to concluding rites. An accompaniment to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the pastoral Introduction provides scriptural and historical context for the acts, objects, materials, symbols, rites, and prayers of the Mass-and in so doing helps all reach fuller and more active participation.
Understanding the Revised Mass Texts, 2nd Edition: Written by Paul Turner, a priest of the diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, this booklet provides a brief yet deep explanation of how and why the prayers and responses of the Mass are changing. It will help you understand these new words so that you will be able to participate at Mass.
The Genius of the Roman Rite: On the Reception and Implementation of the New Missal: Written by Keith F. Pecklers, S.J. This book is offered as an instrument of catechesis in helping clergy and laity alike to better grasp the rationale for the new translation by considering the wider context of the Roman Rite itself.
The Roman Missal: A Study Text with Excerpts from the New English Translation: Designed to provide a wide selection of the major prayers of the Roman Missal, this text is an ideal workbook for use in workshops and other programs of preparation for priests, religious, lay leaders, and the lay faithful.
The Living Mass: This book will seek to answer important questions about the new Roman Missal, as well as give some insight into its history. Included is a comparison of the new translation with the one currently in use. Both the presider’s texts and the assembly’s text s are addressed
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: This work offers an informative and accessible explanation of the Scriptural underpinnings of the Mass in light of the new English translation of the Roman Missal. The many references throughout the work to Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, early Church orders, and the writings of Pope Benedict XVI and Blessed Pope John Paul II, make it ideal for parish study groups. Dr. Sri's synthesis and explanations of these works are easy to understand and powerful.
The Mystery of Faith: 2011 Newly revised for the Third Edition of the Roman Missal, The Mystery of Faith 2011 is a comprehensive overview of the various parts of the Mass, providing historical background, liturgical catechesis, and questions for discussion. This book boasts solid scholarship and is designed for priests, deacons, liturgical ministers, parish liturgy teams or for other informational presentations on the liturgy.
PRESENTATIONS:
“From Sacramentary to Roman Missal” with Bishop Blasé Cupich: Bishop Robert Lynch shares a series, three parts of Bishop Cupich’s presentation: History of Language and Translation in the Mass, The People’s Parts, and The Priest’s Parts. You may also be interested to download a PDF handout of the presentation slides From Sacramentary to New Roman Missal.
Preparing to Welcome the New Roman Missal, Presentation of Msgr. James Moroney to the priests of the Archdiocese of New York, February 16, 2011. DVD: $35.00; Audio on CD: $20.00. From Peniel Audio & Visual Services, 320 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. 914-698-1868 / mhtdb@aol.com
PARISH WORKSHOP MATERIALS
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions: Pamphlets, Kits, Videos and more.
1. Parish Assembly Kit (3 pamphlet bundles for parishioners);
2. Workshop Kit for Priests;
3. Workshop Kit for Parish Liturgical Leaders;
4. Roman Missal Formation Workshop Manuals.
Lifting up Our Hearts: Praying with the Third Edition: is a six-session small group faith-sharing process which will renew parishioners' spiritual life and their appreciation of the liturgy. Through prayerful reflection on the changes to the people's parts of the Mass, this resource emphasizes the role of the assembly and leads Catholics into a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Mass and its significance in their lives. From Renew International
(2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.)
