Meditations Before Mass and Sacred SignsTwo Spiritual Classics. Follow the spiritual wisdom of one of the twentieth centurys great theologians, Romano Guardini, as you prepare your mind, body, and heart for Mass. Guardinis sacramental imagination influenced the liturgical renewal that took shape in the Second Vatican Council, and has been highly praised by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Romano Guardinis Meditations before Mass and Sacred Signs collects two seminal works from Guardini

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Renewing our minds and hearts in the truths that Christ and His Church teaches us brings true peace of soul

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The nature of perfect devotion to Mary