Meditations Before Mass and Sacred Signs Two Spiritual Classics

Romano Guardini

Follow the spiritual wisdom of one of the twentieth century’s great theologians, Romano Guardini, as you prepare your mind, body, and heart for Mass. Guardini’s sacramental imagination influenced the liturgical renewal that took shape in the Second Vatican Council, and has been highly praised by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.

Romano Guardini’s Meditations before Mass and Sacred Signs collects two seminal works from Guardini that are both filled with brief meditations on the fundamental elements and actions of the liturgy. Taken together, these two classics provide readers with a treasure-trove of reflections on the source and summit of Christian life—The Eucharist.

Romano Guardini’s Meditations before Mass is a set of thirty-two reflections on what the Mass asks of us, and how we might properly respond. The book is divided into two parts:

• Part one focuses on cultivating the appropriate dispositions we need to bring to Mass.
• Part two delves into the various dimensions of the Mass and the movements that demand our attention.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christian Classics (June 14, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages