Written by Fr. Dale Fushek and Bill Dodds

Published by Servant Books 2000, paperback, 143 pages

Recognizing that contemporary readers appreciate the convenience of short basic books, Charis Books offers this attractive new series called “Your One-Stop Guides”. In these brightly written and inexpensive paperbacks, readers will find the essentials on significant Catholic topics like the Mass, the Bible, Mary, and the saints. In a comprehensive yet popular style, “Your One-Stop Guides” present the core of Catholic teaching and practice on subjects of perennial interest and importance.The Mass plays an important role at the center of Catholic life. In this book, the authors describe the origins of the Mass and its development over the centuries. This book also explains the liturgical year, teaches about participation in the liturgy, and shows the essential connection between the Mass and the Christian life.