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A perfect book for family reading and study. In Part I of "The Church's Year, " texts and commentaries are included for the Epistles, Gospels, and most other Mass prayers (e.g., Introit, Collect, Gradual, etc.) for every Sunday and Holy Day of the Church's Liturgical Year. In Part II, "The Church's Year" covers the feastday Epistles and Gospels of the Saints. Edifying commentaries for both Parts are a manual of information concerning Catholic duties in Question & Answer format. Applicable instructions regarding Catholic doctrine, morals, and practice parallel the liturgy of the day. Particularly useful for those who do not have the benefit of regular sermons or catechism.c

Originally published in the late nineteenth century, this book provides devotional readings for each Sunday and Holyday of the year. Written by devout Catholic priests, Leonhard Goffine and Theodore Noethen, the book offers explanations of the biblical passages and their relevance to Christian life and worship. This book is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the liturgical calendar and the theological foundations of the Catholic faith. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Originally published in the mid-19th century, this classic devotional work offers readers a year's worth of reflections on the biblical texts read in Catholic Mass on Sundays and holy days. With each reflection grounded in scripture and drawing on the wisdom of the Church Fathers, this book offers readers a rich and inspiring journey through the liturgical calendar. With its timeless insights and accessible prose, Devout Instructions is an essential resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their faith. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.