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The Passion of Jesus Christ is the greatest love story of all time. We Catholics believe that to celebrate the Lord's Supper is a sacred event that dynamically unites us to the eternal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
Benedict XVI says that the secret of Pope John Paul II's spiritual life was his relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist.
"This year especially dedicated to the Eucharistic mystery was called by Pope John Paul II to reawaken in Christian people faith, wonder and love for this sacrament which is the authentic treasure of the Church," Benedict XVI asserted.
The Roman Catholic Mass is filled with rituals and items which even many Catholics forget along the way. But the true beauty of the Mass is seen when you break it down into it’s components and explain each of the steps in a way that others might understand more clearly.
For more information look through these links:
A Short History of the Mass
The Liturgy of the Eucharist by William H. Shannon Posture at Mass
Proper Posture for the Eucharistic Prayer
Order of the Roman Catholic Mass
Order of Mass: Basic Texts for the Roman Catholic Eucharist
Catholic Encyclopedia: Liturgy of the Mass
Mass - Introductory Rites
Mass, in Christianity - Encyclopedia
La Misa Espanol
The Daily Mass - St. Ann's Media
