The Traditional Mass by Michael Fiedrowicz

The Traditional Mass
History, Form, and Theology of the Classical Roman Rite

This unique reference book isn't so much a guide to the rubics of the traditional rite, but a journey of discovery. In here learn about the organic development of what we call now the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, and how it's structure grew into the magnifcent embodiment of Catholic faith and doctrine it is. Throughout the ages, the Church took the best riches of the times, whether that was chants, prayers, beauty, piety, texts, gestures and more and used them to express the praises of All Mighty God in ritual.

Softcover, 350 pages