Roman Ritual, The [Rituale Romanum]: vol 3 [of 3] The Blessings [Latin/English]

Weller, Fr Philip T.

Published by Preserving Christian Publications, 2008

2008 498 pages [reprint of 1945 imprimatur edition] simulated leather/red rubrics/ribbon This book is a liturgical book, i.e. it was made for the clergy to perform those ceremonies included in this 3rd and last volume of the Roman Ritual set [Rituale Romanum]. All of the ceremonies in this volume deal with the sacramentals of the Church. We finished reprinting this volume in 2006 in response to the demand for a traditional Catholic ritual. Fr. Weller s ritual, we believe, answers that call. This 3rd volume of Latin/English ritual, originally printed by the Bruce Publishing Company in 1946, includes more than the original 1 volume all Latin rituals. One could say that this volume is the most interesting of the 3 as far as the clergy and laity are concerned. This volume should create in both the laity and in the clergy a certain interest and enthusiasm for the rites and prayers of an important part of the liturgical books of the Church. In this volumes, as in the 2 other preceding volumes, Fr Weller includes his forward. Then he presents his introduction entitled: Creation Consecrated and Transformed. The table of contents also includes: General Rules Concerning Blessings; Blessings of Persons; Blessings of Places Destined to Sacred Purpose; Blessings of Objects Destined to Sacred Purpose; Blessings of Other Irrational Creatures; Seven Penitential Psalms & Litany of the Saints; Appendix: Itinerarium and Blessings of Meals; Index Generalis Alphabeticus; English Index. While browsing through this volume, one is amazed at what the Church has officially sanctioned for priests to bless: e.g. cakes, beer, bees, vineyards, printing presses, cheese, cars, goats, bridges, trains, blessings against pests, and many more items too numerous to mention here. This volume has an attractive sewn imitation leather green binding, similar to the original 1946 edition, with gold stampings on the cover and spine. The actual text for the ceremonies is printed in black ink with red ink rubrics. The musical antiphons & responsories, when sung, are written in the traditional Gregorian chant style, i.e. square notes on a 4 line staff. Moreover, the Psalms are from the traditional St. Jerome Vulgate Latin Psalter. Lastly, we inserted a ribbon marker for easy reference. The clergy should find this second part of the ritual very informative and useful to perform those ceremonies and blessings contained within this book for the sanctification of the faithful. [NEW]. Seller Inventory # 55634

Bibliographic Details

Title: Roman Ritual, The [Rituale Romanum]: vol 3 [...
Publisher: Preserving Christian Publications
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket