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Why do we kneel and bow during Mass? Do Catholics believe the bread and wine really become the Body and Blood of Christ? Why can't the preacher pick his own Scripture readings? What are those secret prayers the priest is whispering at the altar? The Catholic Mass is full of symbolism, ritual, and tradition, which means there's a lot to understand! Have questions? You're not alone. Welcome to Mass Class!
Paulist Father Dave Dwyer has been answering questions like these for years as host of The Busted Halo Show on SiriusXM. The show's popular Mass Class segment has helped thousands of inquisitive callers understand the "why" behind the rituals that fill our churches every Sunday. Based entirely on questions from the show over many years, this book conveys the real-life concern, joyful discovery, and practical guidance callers experience when they talk with Father Dave each weeknight.
With his signature mix of humor and heart, Father Dave invites everyone to ask their questions of faith—no matter where they are on their spiritual journey—and offers wisdom from the Church and insights from his years of experience as a priest. With a spirit of joy, compassion, and encouragement, the book Mass Class is sure to deepen your appreciation for the richness of the Catholic faith.
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, is executive director of Busted Halo, a media outreach of the Paulist Fathers, and the award-winning host of The Busted Halo Show weeknights on SiriusXM radio. He is a popular speaker, mission preacher, and television commentator who has worked in campus ministry in Colorado and Texas. Prior to ordination, he directed television for MTV and Comedy Central.
In Were Not Our Hearts Burning?, author Benini offers a profound and accessible reflection on the Eucharist as both liturgical celebration and daily encounter with Christ. Beginning with Pope Francis's apostolic letter Desiderio Desideravi, and building on the theological insights of Romano Guardini, Benini walks readers through each element of the Eucharistic liturgy—unpacking its biblical foundations, symbolic richness, and spiritual significance.
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"These insightful reflections will guide the faithful into a deeper encounter with the Lord Jesus in the mass. The Lord longs for disciples who will offer themselves on the altar and then become walking tabernacles in their daily lives—Eucharistic missionaries sent to share his love throughout the world."
—Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens, bishop of Crookston, Minnesota, founding chairman of the Board of the National Eucharistic Congress
"Marco Benini has invited us on a journey that should make our hearts burn with the desire to become what we receive at Eucharist, to be fed by word and sacrament, and to draw closer to the Lord Jesus, whose desire for us is more than we could ask for or imagine. This book covers history, theology, spirituality, and the ritual life that together make the richness of the sacramental life both secure in the tradition and open to the renewed depths this present age of worshipers brings."
—Paul Janowiak SJ, Santa Clara University
"With a heartfelt and accessible approach, Fr. Marco Benini invites the faithful to know Jesus more fully in the breaking of the bread, and to feel their hearts burning within them. With reflection on scripture, tradition, and our liturgical rites, this lovely volume invites us anew to participate in—and to be—the living presence of Christ Jesus!"
—Katharine E. Harmon, PhD, Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville, Minnesota
Marco Benini is ordinary professor of liturgical studies at the German Liturgical Institute in Trier and research professor at The Catholic University of America.
"Come follow me." Jesus calls his first followers, and us, to be as he is and do as he does. To follow Jesus today, we must first examine the Gospels to discover who Jesus was, what he said and did, and how we can build a relationship with him in a community with those who also accept his message and try to live by it. This book encourages us to use the four Gospels for exploring Jesus's distinctive vision, values, and vocation in service to God and God's kingdom plan to renew our world.
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"Steve Mueller is a leader in making the teachings of Jesus relevant for the lives of Christians today. This book is a culmination of his many years of study and prayer."
—Sister Barbara Cline, Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
"Dr. Steve Mueller is widely known for his accessible introduction to the Scriptures. In this book he combines his scriptural depth with important discussion about discipleship, making it a powerful tool for pastoral formation in today's church."
—Rev. Frank P. DeSiano, associate adjunct, The Catholic University of America
Steve Mueller, through his teaching, books, articles, and editing, has developed Bible study resources for high school and university classrooms as well as for parish and diocesan liturgical, catechetical, and biblical programs.
In the 2025 Madeleva Lecture in Spirituality, Kathleen Sprows Cummings marked the lecture's 40th anniversary by speaking about the complex and overlapping ways U.S. Catholic sisters "made history" throughout its founding era. As actors and archivists, as scholars and subjects, and as seekers and tellers of the truth, these "holy women" dared to tell new stories about themselves, their communities, and their church. Today, these rewritten narratives not only help us better understand the past, but also inspire us to imagine a new future.
The essays in this multi-disciplinary volume explore the various and sometimes disparate roles Madeleva embodied in life and occupies in the collective memory of American Catholics today. Its authors ask: What are the lasting legacies of Sr. Madeleva? What do these legacies tell us about the communities that continue to commemorate her? And what can Madeleva's legacies teach us about navigating the realities of today's world? Together, these authors offer inventive perspectives on the rich and complex legacies of Sr. Madeleva as well as American Catholic life today.
