We are pleased to announce that the publishing series “Źródło i szczyt” of the Dominican Liturgical Center and “Myśl liturgiczna” of the WAM Publishing House have been merged into one series under the name “Mysterium fascinans”.
The title “Mysterium fascinans” may be associated with the September retreats organized for many years by the Dominican Liturgical Center Foundation – and rightly so, because both retreats, during which we celebrate the liturgy and enter the depths of this mystery that attracts and fascinates us, and reading about the liturgy, namely deepening one’s knowledge of the different traditions and contemporary challenges faced by the liturgy, are connected realities.
The first book in the new series will be “The Liturgy and New Evangelization” by American theologian and liturgist Timothy P. O’Malley. It may seem idealistic to wish the liturgy to include all aspects of our life – marriage, family, work, education, politics, leisure. However, in fact, such situation is perfectly achievable.
Timothy O’Malley suggests looking at the course of the Mass in a different way than before – by actively participating in the work of new evangelization. His work does not confine to theoretical considerations, it gives practical advice on, inter alia, the discernment, that can benefit both laity and clergy.
The second book will be „Modlić się mszą świętą” (“Praying the Holy Mass”) edited by Fr. Krzysztof Porosła. Why in the West are the sign of the cross made from left to right? Under what circumstances was the term Kyrie eleison used before Christianity? What did Jesus mean when he spoke of “body and blood”? Can the faithful spread their hands during the Lord’s Prayer, as does the celebrant? What should not be preached from the pulpit?
If you want to experience the liturgy genuinely, it is worth getting to know it as good as possible. The above questions are only a few of those answered by the authors of “Modlić się mszą świętą”. Tomasz Grabowski OP, Dominik Jurczak OP, Fr. Krzysztof Porosło, Fr. Piotr Roszak and Fr. Maciej Zachara M.I.C. – specialists in the field of liturgy – conduct the reader through all parts of the holy mass”. They briefly describe its smallest aspects, which often escape people’s notice during “ordinary” Sunday services, and which appreciation allows you to experience the liturgy much more deeply. In addition to perpetual issues, they also touch upon deeply current matters, such as receiving Holy Communion on the hand or admitting women to the lector and acolyte ministries.
Pre-order of both publications is available until September 12.09.2021, after that you can purchase them on a regular basis. They will also be available for pre-release at our stand during the Mysterium fascinans retreat. Books are just the beginning of a wider collection, so we invite you to follow our social media, blog and newsletter, where we will inform you about further publishing plans.
