{"product_id":"meditations-before-mass","title":"Meditations Before Mass","description":"Over fifty years ago, Msgr. Romano Guardini resolved to help his parishioners move beyond the petty hindrances to full participation in the Mass—hindrances to which we are all prone. Just before Mass each Sunday, he gave a brief talk on some aspect of the Mass, teaching them week by week, topic by topic, how to prepare themselves to participate more prayerfully.\nSo helpful were these 32 talks that they were soon published and have since been reprinted countless times in numerous countries and languages, helping generations of Catholics to deepen their devotion during Mass.\nIn these pages, you'll discover:\nWhat to do when Mass becomes boring and \"routine\"\nHow to achieve a genuine—not superficial—stillness\nThe one indispensible element for a deep liturgical life\nHow to gain control over your wandering attention\nOne tendency we must overcome when listening to Scripture readings\nThe real meaning of \"keeping holy\" the Sabbath—and its special importance for the family\nThe importance of listening, and the inner barriers that prevent it\nWhy it's good to arrive early at Mass whenever possible\nThe true significance of standing and kneeling in church\nAnd dozens of other practical ways to enrich your worship\nAlthough he was an eminent theologian, Msgr. Guardini wrote for ordinary Catholics who are struggling to become closer to Christ. Practical, straightforward, yet full of wisdom, Meditations Before Mass will help you to quiet your soul, concentrate your mind, and grow more receptive to grace.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"additional-product-info-title\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"additional-product-info\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eRomano Guardini\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eISBN \/ Code\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e9781622821662\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePages \/ Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e184\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSophia Intitute Press\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sophia Intitute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54747338211603,"sku":"tmn1789792519261","price":12.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/4781\/6979\/files\/meditations-before-mass_1.jpg?v=1789792548","url":"https:\/\/sundownerfit.shop\/products\/meditations-before-mass","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}