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Explanation of the Epistles and the Gospels

Explanation of the Epistles and the Gospels

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Condition: Very Good

Condition Notes: Cover contains moderate shelf wear. Pages are clean and in good condition. Binding is in fair condition, slight front hinge exposure at front end page and title page. The rest of binding is tight and firm.

Author(s): Rev. Leonard Goffine
Edition: 68th Ed.

Publication year: 1918

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Frederick Pustet Company

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The book serves as a complete instructional guide to the Catholic Church's liturgical year. It is organized systematically according to the calendar of Sundays, holy days, and major festivals. For each specific day, the text provides the full Scripture readings for both the Epistle and the Gospel.

Goffine unpacks these biblical texts using a practical, easy-to-understand question-and-answer format. He clarifies the historical context of the scriptures, interprets their spiritual meanings, and outlines clear moral lessons for daily life. To provide practical application, each set of readings concludes with a short, focused sermon or meditation.

Beyond scriptural analysis, the volume explains the rich symbolism behind various Church ceremonies, rituals, and practices. It also contains short biographical accounts of the lives of the saints. The book functions primarily as a tool to help laypeople deeply engage with the Mass and align their spiritual lives with the changing seasons of the Church calendar.

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