Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation, dated 24 November 2013, on proclaiming & making present, in today’s world, Christ. Image links to Vatican translation.
Pope Francis: Evangeli Gaudium
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Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments: General Instruction of the Roman Missal (Third Typical Edition)
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (Third Typical Edition) provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass celebrated in accordance with the Roman Missal, Third Edition (implemented 27 November 2011). Image links to Vatican translation.
Pope Benedict XVI: Verbum Domini
Pope Benedict XVI’s post-synodal apostolic exhortation, dated 30 September 2010, on the Word of GOD in the life and mission of the Church. Image links to Vatican translation.
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger: The Spirit of the Liturgy
In The Spirit of The Liturgy, Cardinal Ratzinger endeavors to foster understanding and appreciation of “the liturgy in all its beauty, hidden wealth, and time-transcending grandeur, to see it as the animating center of the Church, the very center of Christian life.” Originally published in the year 2000. ISBN recommendation:0-89870-784-6
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Promulgated by Pope John Paul II 15 August 1997, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a “compendium of all Catholic doctrine regarding both faith and morals”. It provides an updated and systematic presention of “the teaching of Sacred Scripture, the living Tradition in the Church and the authentic Magisterium, as well as the spiritual heritage of the Fathers, Doctors and saints of the Church”. Image links to Vatican translation. ISBN recommendation: 0385508190
Code of Canon Law
The laws of canonical discipline which provide norms for good order in the Latin Church. Promulgated by Pope John Paul II on 25 January 1983. A reform and revision of the Code enacted in 1917. Image links to Vatican translation. ISBN recommendation: 0943616190.
Congregation for Divine Worship: Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite
The official daily prayers of the Roman Catholic Church. The current form, revised after Vatican II, was published and released 11 April 1971 with the approval of Pope Paul VI. Image links to free Liturgy of the Hours website. ISBN recommendation: 0899424090