The People’s Mass Book: A Hymnal Containing the New Order of Mass : Voice Book [Hardcover] WORLD LIBRARY OF SACRED MUSIC

Description

Hardcover is faded and worn. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure. There is a stamp inside the front cover saying what chapel its from.

This intriguing copy of “The People’s Mass Book” offers a unique glimpse into the history of Catholic liturgy and music. Published by the World Library of Sacred Music, this hymnal contains the revised Order of Mass following the Second Vatican Council’s reforms in the 1960s. The Council sought to make the Mass more accessible to the laity, encouraging active participation and allowing vernacular languages instead of Latin. This book, with its well-preserved interior and chapel provenance stamp, was likely used by congregants during this transitional period.

The hymnal’s very existence reflects the Catholic Church’s efforts to adapt its centuries-old traditions to modern times. For collectors, it represents a significant era of change and renewal within the faith. Moreover, its good condition despite evident wear suggests it was a cherished resource, its pages turned as voices raised in song. Readers will find a fascinating window into the living, evolving practices of one of the world’s oldest religious institutions.