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
- Liturgy is …
Part One
Foundations
- Axes of Light
- Becoming a Roman Basilica
- Handing on the Faith: Crypt chapel
Part Two
A Baptistery Worthy of our Mission
- Mother Church
- Triumphal Entrance
Part Three
Evangelical Power of the Ambo
- The Difference between an Ambo and a Lectern
- Monument of the Resurrection: Santa Sabina, Rome
- Monument of the Resurrection: Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome
- A Monument of the Resurrection for St. Benedict Parish Church
Part Four
Eucharist
- Enhancing Eucharistic Reservation
- Invoking the Holy Spirit over the Gifts: Altar and Ciborium
- Invoking the Holy Spirit over the People of God: The Sacramental Stone
Part Five
Seating
- Presidential Chair and Transept Seating
- Chapel in the Apse
- Music
Part Six
Beauty
- Processional floor
- Stencilling
- Inscriptions
Part Seven
Conclusion
- A Jewel in the Crown
- Symphony
Bibliography
Image Credits
Indices