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PDF • “The Book of Ceremonies” (629 pages)

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455 Sperabo HAVE NO CLUE how this invaluable 629-page book ended up on my hard drive. The author is Rev. Laurence John O’Connell, who at one time served as Master of Ceremonies for Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary (a.k.a. “Mundelein”). The entire book is written in English, whereas others—such as the one by Fr. Wapelhorst—are completely in Latin.

Since it’s public domain, I wanted to share it with you:

    * *  PDF • BOOK OF CEREMONIES (629 pages)

The book is nothing short of stupendous, and reminds us how seriously Catholics in the “old days” took the sacred liturgy. Moreover, the book contains extensive information for priests on how to chant the readings—as well as a breathtaking glossary of liturgical terms.

That such a book could be produced during the height of WWII is remarkable.

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