{"product_id":"pocket-guide-to-the-mass-2026","title":"Pocket Guide to the Mass","description":"\u003cp\u003eEven for the most devout Catholics, attending Mass can sometimes feel routine. Many find themselves going through the motions, feeling bored, or distracted by thoughts and responsibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet the Mass is the greatest act of worship in all creation. It is the closest we come to heaven on earth. What if you could enter more fully into what is truly happening?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePocket Guide to the Mass\u003c\/em\u003e, Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri invite you to see the Liturgy not as a familiar ritual, but as a profound encounter with Christ. This accessible guide helps you understand and participate in the Mass with renewed clarity, devotion, and awe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside this guide you’ll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe theological foundation of the Mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy we go to Mass in the first place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe four main parts of the Mass and how each draws you closer to God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe biblical roots and rich history of the Liturgy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy the Sunday obligation is central to our faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to prepare your heart before Mass and remain present throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is really happening on the altar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to respond with intention rather than distraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to pray the Mass following the example of the saints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe complete Order of the Mass with explanations for each gesture and prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis addition to Ascension’s best-selling Pocket Guide collection is perfectly designed to bring with you to Mass and follows along with Fr. Mike’s teaching Mass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re new to the Mass, returning after a long absence, or have attended for years but long for a deeper experience, this guide will transform how you approach the Liturgy. Walk out of every Mass changed, renewed, and closer to Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ascension Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192551125217,"sku":"9798892760935","price":36.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0689\/files\/9798892760935.jpg?v=1775671641","url":"https:\/\/www.josephsinspirational.ca\/products\/pocket-guide-to-the-mass-2026","provider":"Joseph's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}