Liturgy

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1) The Sacramentary, English Translation. New York, New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1985.

Reference Number: 00503

2) Lectionary for Mass, New American Version. New York, New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1970.

Reference Number: 00504

3) Lectionary for Masses with Children, Sundays of Cycle B and Weekdays. San Jose, California: Resource Publications, Inc., 1993.

Reference Number: 00505

4) Lectionary for Masses with Children, Year C. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1988.

Reference Number: 00506

5) Oración de los fieles. Comisión Episcopal Española de Liturgia, 1968.

Reference Number: 00507

6) The Liturgy of the Hours: Advent Season-Christmas Season. New York, New York: Catholic Book Publishing Company, 1975.

Reference Number: 00508

7) The Liturgy of the Hours: Lenten Season-Easter Season. New York, New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1976.

Reference Number: 00509

8) The Liturgy of the Hours: Ordinary Time Weeks 1-17. New York, New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1975.

Reference Number: 00510

9) The Liturgy of the Hours: Ordinary Time Weeks 18-34. New York, New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1975.

Reference Number: 00511

10) Liturgiam Authenticam: Fifth Instruction on Vernacular Translation of the Roman Liturgy. Washington, D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2001.

"Envisioning "a new era of liturgical renewal," the congregation for Divine Worship addresses various issues including inclusive language, inculturation, and suitable languages for translation, as it sets forth the principles to be followed in the translation of all liturgical texts. Laid out in a side-by-side, Latin-English format, this edition of the Instruction is written for liturgists, musicians, catechist, scholars, and parish and diocesan pastoral leaders who work with prayer and worship. The Instruction discusses the appropriate texts for hymns or songs, the privileged role of Gregorian chant, and the role and composition of liturgical commissions that are charged with assisting the bishops in developing liturgical translations. Includes an introduction by Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb and two appendices: the press release on Liturgiam Authenticam and the fourth instruction, Varietates Legitimae: Incultruation and the Roman Liturgy."

Reference Number: 01146

11) Amore, Mary. Primary Symbols of Worship and the Call to Participation. San Jose, California: Resource Publications, 2000.

"This pastoral resource is designed to help catechize individuals and faith communities as they seek to respond to their baptismal call to participate actively in liturgy. This book will bring individuals and faith communities to new levels of spiritual awareness through the profound experience of the primary symbols of Catholic worship."

Reference Number: A-00076

12) Baker, J. Robertt, Nyberg, Larry J., and Tufano, Victoria M. A Baptism Sourcebook. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1993.

Reference Number: B-00092

13) Baker, J. Robert and Budde, Barbara. A Eucharist Sourcebook. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1999.

Reference Number: B-00093

14) Baker, J. Robert, Kaehler, Evelyn, and Mazar, Peter. A Lent Sourcebook: The Forty Days Book 1. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1990.

Reference Number: B-00094

15) Baker, J. Robert, Kaehler, Evelyn, and Mazar, Peter. A Lent Sourcebook: The Forty Days Book 2. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1990.

Reference Number: 00512

16) Baker, J. Robert, Gibley, Joni Reiff, and Gibley, Kevin Charles. A Marriage Sourcebook. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1994.

Reference Number: B-0095

17) Bernardin, Cardinal Joseph. Guide for the Assembly. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1997.

Reference Number: B-00096

18) Boyer, Mark G. The Liturgical Environment: What the Documents Say. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2004.

“A useful compendium of present liturgical law on the liturgical environment. Calling to mind the norms of active participation as the guiding principle for all liturgical celebration, each chapter considers the ecclesial documents that pertain to the particular object under discussion, the theology found in the documents, and the praxis that flows from the theology. This book is for all persons who are involved in planning, building, decorating, and worshiping in a sacred environment.”

Reference Number: B-00249

19) Brey, Steven P. and Ward, Lynda C. At Home with the Word 1999. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1998.

“This book invites you to be at home with God’s word. By yourself or with a group, here you can read the Sunday scriptures and reflect on them. Here you can pause and rest with God’s word before you carry it out into the world to act on it. Here you can prepare yourself to listen to the word proclaimed on Sunday. And here you can return to the readings again and again throughout the week.”

Reference Number: B-00098

20) Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship. Washington D.C.: National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2000.

“In this new statement on church art and environment, the U.S. bishops address the needs of the parish and diocese at they engage in building or renovating churches.”

Reference Number: 00513

21) Calderone-Stewart, Lisa-Marie. In Tough with the Word: Lectionary-Based Prayer Reflections, Cycle C for Ordinary Time. Winona, Minnesota: Saint Mary’s Press Christian Brothers Publications, 1997.

“This book is a treasure for helping you stay in touch with the word that is proclaimed at the Sunday liturgies during C Cycle of Ordinary Time. Designed to parallel the lectionary, this book presents prayerful reflections for all the Sundays in the C cycle.”

Reference Number: C-00080

22) Calderone-Stewart, Lisa-Marie. In Touch with the Word: Lectionary-Based Prayer Reflections, Advent, Christmas, Lend, and Easter. Winona, Minnesota: Saint Mary’s Press Christian Brothers Publications, 1996.

“This book is a treasure for helping you stay in touch with the word that is proclaimed at the Sunday liturgies during Advent, Christmas time, Lent and Easter time. Designed to parallel the lectionary, this book presents prayerful reflections for all three cycles of these seasons.”

Reference Number: C-00081

23) Champlin, Joseph M. An Important Office of Immense Love: A Handbook for Eucharistic Ministers. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1980.

Reference Number: C-00082

24) Chinn, Nancy. Space for Spirit: Adorning the Church. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1998.

“Real art for worship has no patterns to follow, no slick tricks, nothing to mimic or adapt to your local congregational space. It has no guarantees. Real art rises form interior places that require intense search, many failures, and reaching toward that which has never been done or said in quite that way before. This is its prophetic edge.”

Reference Number: C-00083

25) Condray, Sydney, Ph.D. Assembled in the Church. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1994.

Reference Number: C-00084

26) Connell, Martin F. At Home with the Word 2000. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1999.

Reference Number: C-00085

27) Coughlan, Peter and Purdue, Peter. Commentary on the Sunday Lectionary: First Sunday of Advent to last Sunday of the Year, Year C. New York, New York: Corpus Books, 1970.

Reference Number: C-00086

28) Coughlan, Peter and Purdue, Peter. The Liturgy of the Hours: The General Instructions on the Liturgy of the Hours. Manchester, England: C.Nicholls & Company Ltd., 1971.

Reference Number: C-00087

29) De Sola, Carla. The Spirit Moves: A Handbook of Dance and Prayer. Washington D.C.: The Liturgical Conference, 1977.

Reference Number: D-00052

30) Deiss, Lucien. Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest. Phoenix, Arizona: North American Liturgy Resources, 1998.

Reference Number: D-00056

31) Draves-Arpaia, Neil. Graciously Hear Us: General Intercessions for Cycles A, B, & C. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1998.

Reference Number: D-00053

32) Duffy, Regis A. An American Emmaus: Faith and Sacrament in the American Culture. New York, New York: The Crossroads Publishing Company, 1995.

““Emmaus,” writes the author, “is not only the name of a town in the gospel of Luke. It is also a state of mind.” He portrays the American Emmaus as an ongoing conversion walk of 20^th century Christians who attempt to recognize the crucified and risen Christ within the complex and pluralistic cultures of the United States. He focuses on the connections between being Catholic and American at this point in history, challenges the Church to give witness to the gospel message, and shows how it is through liturgy (the gathered American community) that the Church once again takes the walk to Emmaus. Here are insights not only for Catholics but for Christians of every denomination.”

Reference Number: D-00055

33) Environment & Art in Catholic Worship. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1993.

Reference Number: 00514

34) Finley, Mitch. The Joy of Being a Eucharistic Minister. New York, New York: Resurrection Press, 1998.

Reference Number: F-00027

35) Fleming, Austin. Preparing for Liturgy: A Theology and Spirituality. Washington, D.C.: The Pastoral Press, 1985.

Reference Number: F-00029

36) Fragomeni, Richard N. Come to the Feast. New York, New York: Continuum Publishing Company, 1998.

Reference Number: F-00030

37) Freburger, Rev. William J. This is the Word of the Lord. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1970.

Reference Number: F-00006

38) General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Washington, D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 2003.

Reference Number: 01175

39) Giles, Richard. Creating Uncommon Worship Transforming the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2004.

“The term "groundbreaking" can be applied to Creating Uncommon Worship without any fear of exaggeration. Taking the familiar elements of the liturgy of the Eucharist, it shows how the sensory and spiritual dimensions of worship can be fused to create an all-embracing experience of beauty that has the power to engage, inspire and transform. Its core approach is highly participatory, giving emphasis at every point to its underlying theological conviction that the assembly is the minister of the eucharistic action. Brimming with imaginative ideas that can be used or adapted in any setting and fully illustrate throughout, it explores basic principles, offers a step-by-step guide to introducing and managing change, provides a selection of supplementary liturgical texts, and includes imaginative ideas for using music and the arts in worship.”

Reference Number: G-00095

40) Gurak, Eileen. Using Art in Sunday Worship. San Jose, California: Resource Publications, Inc., 1990.

Reference Number: G-00031

41) Halmo, Joan and Henderson, Frank. A Triduum Sourcebook Book 1. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1996.

Reference Number: H-00049

42) Halmo, Joan and Henderson, Frank. A Triduum Sourcebook Book 2. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1996.

Reference Number: H-00050

43) Halmo, Joan and Henderson, Frank. A Triduum Sourcebook Book 3. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1996.

Reference Number: H-00051

44) Herrera, Marina A. Manual para Proclamadores de la Palabra Año B, 2000. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 2000.

Reference Number: H-00052

45) Huck, Gabe. The Communion Rite at Sunday Mass. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1989.

Reference Number: H-00053

46) Huck, Gabe, Ramshaw, Gail, and Lathrop, Gordon. An Easter Sourcebook: The Fifty Days. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1988.

Reference Number: H-00055

47) Huck, Gabe. A Sourcebook about Liturgy. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1994.

Reference Number: H-00056

48) Huck, Gabe and Simcoe, Mary Ann. A Triduum Sourcebook. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1983.

Reference Number: H-00057

49) Huebsch, Bill and Thurmes, Paul. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: Study Edition. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.

Reference Number: H-00058

50) Huels, John M. Disputed Questions in the Liturgy Today. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1988.

Reference Number: H-00059

51) Hughes, Kathleen and Favazza, Joseph A. A Reconciliation Sourcebook. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1997.

Reference Number: H-00061

52) Hynes, Mary Ellen. Companion to the Calendar: A Guide to the Saints and Mysteries of the Christian Calendar. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1993.

Reference Number: H-00062

53) Johnson, Lawrence J. The Word and Eucharist Handbook. San Jose, California: Resource Publications, Inc., 1993.

Reference Number: J-00015

54) Joncas, Jan Michael. The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Liturgy and Sacraments. San Jose, California: Resource Publications, Inc., 1995.

Reference Number: J-00016

55) Jungmann, Rev. Joseph A., S.J. The Mass of the Roman Rite: Its Origins and Development Vol. 1. New York, New York: Benziger Brothers, Inc., 1951.

"Originally entitled, Missarum Sollemnia, this is the most authoritative and complete work on the history of the growth of the Liturgy of the Roman Mass that has ever appeared. The book first appeared in German two years ago and was received with unstinted praises by reviewers and liturgical scholars throughout Europe and America…The book is divided into three parts. The first part is devoted to a quick glance at the history of the Mass from the fist Maundy Thursday to the present time. In the fist part, too, the author deals with the changes in the mass-Liturgy which arise from the diversity of the ways of the Church's celebration, from pontifical functions to private Masses. A noteworthy section deals with the part which the laity play in the celebration of Mass. Part II considers the nature and forms of the Mass. Part III treats of the Mass ceremonies in detail…"

Reference Number: J-00035

56) Jungmann, Rev. Joseph A., S.J. The Mass of the Roman Rite: Its Origins and Development Vol. 2. New York, New York: Benziger Brothers, Inc., 1951.

Reference Number: J-00036

57) Lebon, Jean. How to Understand the Liturgy. New York, New York: The Crossroads Publishing Company, 1986.

Reference Number: L-00043

58) Liptak, Rev. David Q. Sacramental & Occasional Homilies. New York, New York: Alba House, 1981.

Reference Number: L-00044

59) The Liturgy Documents Volume One. Third Edition. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1991.

Reference Number: 00516

60) The Liturgy Documents Volume Two. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1999.

Reference Number: 00518

61) Malone, Peter, MSC & Pacatte, Rose. Lights Camara...Faith!: A Movie Lovers Guide to Scripture. Boston, Massachusetts: Pauline Books & Media, 2001.

"Lights Camera...Faith! provides a thought-provoking passage into the world of the Gospels through popular film. By exploring 72 movies in the light of the Sunday Scriptures, Malone and Pacatte create a dialogue between Scripture and film, engaging faith through culture and culture through faith. Insight, inspiration, and information meet in this valuable resource for anyone who appreciates deeper meaning in movies. Ideal for homilists, parish discussion groups, young adult groups, film educators, and professionals."

Reference Number: M-00178

62) Maxwell, John, S.D.B. Worship in Action: A Parish Model of Creative Liturgy and Social Concern. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1981.

Reference Number: M-00101

63) Mazar, Peter. To Crown the Year: Decorating the Church Through the Seasons. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1995.

Reference Number: M-00100

64) McBride, Alfred, O.Praem. Celebrating the Mass: A Guide for Understanding and Loving the Mass More Deeply. Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., 1999.

Reference Number: M-00102

65) McGrath, Elsie Hainz. Advent Daybreaks: Daily Reflections on the Readings Cycle B. Liguori, Missouri: Liguori Publications.

Reference Number: M-00103

66) Megivern, James J. Official Catholic Teachings: Worship and Liturgy. Wilmington, North Carolina: A Consortium Book from McGrath Publishing Company, 1978.

Reference Number: M-00104

67) Mick, Lawrence E. Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers (Year A 1999). Chicago, Illinois: Liturgical Training Publications, 1998.

“Year A: The Year of Matthew. This book is arranged according to the liturgical year, from the First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 1998, to the solemnity of Christ the King, November 21, 1999.”

Reference Number: M-00105

68) Mick, Lawrence E. Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers (Year B 2000). Chicago, Illinois: Liturgical Training Publications, 1999.

“Year B: Year of Mark. This book arranged according to the liturgical year, from the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 1999, to the solemnity of Christ the King, November 26, 2000.”

Reference Number: M-00106

69) Myers, Susan E. Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers (Year C 1998). Chicago, Illinois: Liturgical Training Publications, 1997.

“Year C: The Year of Luke. This book is arranged according to the liturgical year, from the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 1997, to the solemnity of Christ the King, November 22, 1998. The Scriptures for Practice. The three scripture readings for each Sunday and holy day are given in both the New American Bible translation (the authorized text for the United States) and the New Revised Standard Version (the text used in the lectionary for English-speaking Canada). Included are all the readings for appropriate vigil Masses. Where there is an option for a shorter or longer reading, the longer is given. Lectionary reference numbers are given for each set of readings. Each reading is presented in sense-line format and is marked for stresses to help readers practice their proclamations.”

Reference Number: M-00107

70) Neary, Donald, S.J. Masses with Young People. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1985.

Reference Number: N-00012

71) O’Gorman, Thomas J. An Advent Sourcebook. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1988.

Reference Number: O-00019

72) Onley, Dan F. and Walsh, Eugene A., S.S. Religion Teachers the Classroom and Parish Sunday Mass. Nashville, Tennessee: Pastoral Arts Associates of North America, 1982.

“Catechists and Catholic school teacher can exercise an effective ministry only if the general norm for Sunday Mass in the parish is that it is a life-giving experience for people consciously and deliberately gathered as an Assembly of God’s People, actively listening to the Word of God and actively responding in Eucharist, and going forth as disciples, spreading the Good News, doing justice and growing in faith.”

Reference Number: O-00020

73) O’Sullivan, Fr. Paul, O.P. (E.D.M.) The Wonders of the Mass. Rockford, Illinois: Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., 1993.

Reference Number: O-00021

74) A Parish Guide to the Jubilee Year 2000: Open Wide the Doors to Christ, Evangelize, Reconcile, Celebrate!. Washington D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 1999.

Reference Number: 00519

75) Philippart, David. Clothed in Glory: Vesting the Church. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1997.

Reference Number: P-00071

76) Rendler, Elaine. In the Midst of the Assembly. Portland, Oregon: OCP Publications, 1994.

“Presents many of Elaine’s past columns from Today’s Liturgy under two general sections of Who We Are and What We Do as ministers of liturgy. In her writings, she focuses on such issues as recruitment, stress and burn-out, teaching a new song, and hospitality. Her well-known sense of humor shines through many of the essay titles: Celebrity or Service, To Sing or Not to Sing, Different Strokes, We Have to Talk and Be Pastoral…It’s Not Their Fault. Elaine speaks to the many nagging questions regarding public worship of a private faith.”

Reference Number: R-000378

77) Rest, Friedrich and Minton, Harold. Our Christian Symbols. Cleveland, Ohio: The Pilgrim Press, 1982.

Reference Number: R-00039

78) Russell, Joseph P. Sharing Our Biblical Story: A Guide to Using Liturgical Readings as the Core of Church and Family Education. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Winston Press, 1979.

Reference Number: R-00040

79) Scagnelli, Peter J. An Almanac of Parish Liturgy: Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons. 2000 Year B. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1999.

Reference Number: S-00093

80) Scagnelli, Peter J. An Almanac of Parish Liturgy: Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons. 1999 Year A. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1998.

Reference Number: S-00094

81) Scagnelli, Peter J. An Almanac of Parish Liturgy: Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons. 1998 Year C. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1997.

Reference Number: S-00095

82) Scagnelli, Peter J. An Almanac of Parish Liturgy: Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons. 1997 Year B. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1996.

Reference Number: S-00096

83) Scagnelli, Peter J. Prayers for Sundays and Seasons Year A. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1998.

Reference Number: S-00097

84) Simcoe, Mary Ann. A Christmas Sourcebook. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1984.

Reference Number: S-00098

85) Simons, Rev. Thomas G. Blessings for God’s People: A Book of Blessings for all Occasions. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1983.

Reference Number: S-00099

86) Simons, Rev. Thomas G. Blessings for God’s People: A Book of Blessings for all Occasions, New Expanded Edition. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1995.

Reference Number: S-00100

87) Sloyan, Virginia. A Sourcebook about Christian Death. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 1989.

Reference Number: S-00101

88) Wagner, Nick. Modern Liturgy Answers the 101 Most-Asked Questions about Liturgy. San Jose, California: Resource Publications, Inc., 1996.

Reference Number: W-00027

89) Walsh, Eugene A. S.S. The Ministry of the Celebrating Community. Glendale, Arizona: Pastoral Arts Associates of North America, 1977.

Reference Number: W-00028

90) Wickel, Marilyn and Pottebaum, Gerard. Word Made Flesh. Loveland, Ohio: Treehaus Communications, Inc., 1996.

Reference Number: W-00029

91) Zimmerman, Joyce Ann, C.PP.S., Greisen, Thomas A., Harmon, Kathleen, S.N.D. de N., and Leclerc, Thomas L., M.S. Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year B 2000. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1999.

Reference Number: Z-00004

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