The Mass in Slow MotionThe first of Ronald Knoxs three Slow Motion collections, The Mass in Slow Motion comprises fourteen sermons preached during World War II to the students of the Assumption Sisters at Aldenham Park. Modest yet arresting in style, Knox explains the Mass from the opening psalm to the solemn words of conclusion: Ite missa est. While the liturgy Knox contemplates is that of the Tridentine Rite, the abundant fruits of his contemplation can be easily

and even in blessed dirt

Emeritus Pope Benedict commands both adulation and unremitting criticism

and how forgiveness doesn't mean we forget

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visits to the convent

Joseph Clock Book combines short prayers with a clock whose hands make a clickety sound as they are moved

Brigid is captivated by the story Bishop Patrick tells her village about Jesus feeding many hungry people with five loaves and two fishes

paciente y con gran amor

And in that mansion she has an incredibly beautiful wardrobe filled with a great variety of dresses

It was because of our sins

for the love of his people