Work of human hands : a theological critique of the Mass of Paul VI

Father Cekada’s internationally acclaimed systematic analysis of the new rite in light of history, liturgical tradition and Catholic theology, now in its THIRD edition with nearly 4,000 copies sold! * “Full of interesting and credible analysis... An important contribution to the current debate... I encourage others to read it.” (Mgr. Andrew Wadsworth, ICEL General Secretary) * “Carefully argued... Well researched... flags the big question we’ve not been prepared to face.” (Dom Alcuin Reid, author, *Organic Development of the Liturgy* ) * “Well-documented... original and worthy of attention.” (Dr. Geoffrey Hull, *Christian Order* ) * “The definitive traditionalist critique.” (Dr. Stephen McInerney, *Oriens* ) * “Witty, readable... demands a response.” (Brian Mershon, *Renew America* ) * [Reviews.](http://www.doctrinaliturgica.com/category/httpwww-doctrinaliturgica-comcategoryreviews/) * [Chapter videos.](http://www.youtube.com/user/WorkofHumanHands?feature=sub_widget_1) * [Video Interview with Fr. Cekada (Rorate Caeli)](http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2012/03/work-of-human-hands-interviews.html) * * * 468 pp. Bibliography. Index. | Old Mass or new Mass: what's the fuss about? -- The liturgical movement: the change agents -- Liturgical changes 1948-1969: the creation of the new Mass -- Latin to the vernacular: lost in translation -- The 1969 General Instruction: the Mass as assembly -- The 1970 General Instruction: "The cleverness of the revisers" -- Art, architecture, furnishings: ready for assembly -- Introductory rites: meeting and greeting -- The revised orations: "new values, new perspectives" -- The liturgy of the word: adroit choices, gigantic voices -- The preparation of the gifts: new offerings -- The eucharistic prayer: "deplorable impoverishment" -- The communion rite: impiety in action -- Conclusions: "the Mass is ended ..." ---|---