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Amazement

Eucharistic Amazement
Tradition, Mission, Evangelization

St. Benedict’s Parish Church
A Symphony

by Daniel P. McCarthy

Graphic Design by
Philip Smaldone

Table of Contents

Author’s Introduction
Daniel P. McCarthy

Introduction

  1. Liturgy is …

Part One
Foundations

  1. Axes of Light
  2. Becoming a Roman Basilica
  3. Handing on the Faith: Crypt chapel

Part Two
A Baptistery Worthy of our Mission

  1. Mother Church
  2. Triumphal Entrance

Part Three
Evangelical Power of the Ambo

  1. The Difference between an Ambo and a Lectern
  2. Monument of the Resurrection: Santa Sabina, Rome
  3. Monument of the Resurrection: Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome
  4. A Monument of the Resurrection for St. Benedict Parish Church

Part Four
Eucharist

  1. Enhancing Eucharistic Reservation
  2. Invoking the Holy Spirit over the Gifts: Altar and Ciborium
  3. Invoking the Holy Spirit over the People of God: The Sacramental Stone

Part Five
Seating

  1. Presidential Chair and Transept Seating
  2. Chapel in the Apse
  3. Music

Part Six
Beauty

  1. Processional floor
  2. Stencilling
  3. Inscriptions

Part Seven
Conclusion

  1. A Jewel in the Crown
  2. Symphony

Bibliography
Image Credits
Indices