SAINT ANDREW DAILY MISSAL With Vespers For Sundays And Feasts [Hardcover] Lefebvre, Dom Gaspar

Description

Imitation leather bound cover has some shelf wear and fraying. The pages are clean and in good condition. Red colored outer page edges have some fading. The binding is secure.

This vintage copy of the “Saint Andrew Daily Missal” offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich liturgical traditions of the Catholic Church. Compiled by the renowned Benedictine monk and liturgist Dom Gaspar Lefebvre, this missal was designed to guide the faithful through the daily celebration of the Mass and the Divine Office. Its inclusion of Vespers for Sundays and Feasts reflects the importance of the Liturgy of the Hours in monastic life and Catholic devotion.

Beyond its practical use, this missal holds significant historical and cultural value. Published in the mid-20th century, it captures the liturgical practices of the pre-Vatican II era, when the Mass was still celebrated in Latin and followed the traditional Roman Rite. For collectors and scholars interested in the evolution of Catholic liturgy, this volume offers a valuable record of the Church’s traditions before the reforms introduced by the Second Vatican Council.

Moreover, the work of Dom Lefebvre himself is noteworthy. As a leading figure in the Liturgical Movement of the early 20th century, he played a crucial role in promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of the liturgy among the faithful. His efforts to make the liturgy more accessible and meaningful to the laity anticipated many of the changes that would later be implemented by Vatican II.

This particular copy, with its well-worn cover and faded edges, bears the marks of faithful use over the years. Its enduring condition is a testament to the reverence with which it was treated by generations of Catholic readers, who found solace and guidance within its pages.