Fostering a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the Roman Catholic Mass
"The future of Catholic book publishing has arrived."
-Lino Rulli
3-time Emmy award winner; Host of Catholic Guy on SiriusXM Satellite Radio
"Solid liturgical scholarship and cutting-edge technology."
-Patrick Madrid
Host of the "Right Here, Right Now" radio show
"This will forever change the way you learn about the faith."
-Greg Willits
Author, radio host and founder of New Evangelizers and Rosary Army
"Vivid and fresh. A must-have app for the New Evangelization."
-Brandon Vogt
Author, blogger and author of "The Church and New Media"
The Catholic Mass is the source and summit of our Faith, but few are aware of what it all means. While cradle Catholics may know the prayers and responses said in the liturgy, many do not know their significance or historical development
As the title suggests, the Mass Explained iPad app is a multimedia journey through the Catholic Mass — more specifically, the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Mass with which most Catholics are familiar. It explores the roots of each section of the liturgy with its unique prayers and gestures. Packed with scriptural references, quotes from the Church Fathers, the Catechism and excerpts from councils and encyclicals, the publication is scholarly yet totally approachable and thoroughly entertaining.
In addition to the hundreds of photographs, drawings, charts and graphs that make for a visually stunning user experience, the Mass Explained iPad app contains several interactive elements including:
The works of the great masters as well as those of lesser known artists help illustrate the evolution of the Roman Catholic Mass.
Feel like you are there. 360° images of towering cathedrals, inspiring pilgrimage sites and ancient excavations abound.
Explore possible Emmaus sites, follow Paul's missionary journeys, discover where saintly remains are venerated today.
Take a 6th century Byzantine cross for a spin. Both sides of the coin reveal the Mercury Dime's association with the Mass.
Prayers in Hebrew, Greek, Latin and English as well as chants and other liturgical music take center stage in the Mass Explained app.
Often incorporating 3D animations, the videos in the Mass Explained app shed light on various aspects of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Pilot the app through gestures, buttons or drop-down menus. Which you decide to use is your personal choice.
"God is in the detail." Explore the intricacies of medieval illuminations and marvel at the brushwork of the great masters.
Reviewed by priests and scholars, the app received a Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. It is faithful to the Magisterium.
As the title suggests, it is a look at the Catholic Mass. More specifically, the Ordinary Form of the Romain Rite. While the 300 page app frequently references the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (the Latin Mass) as well as the Orthodox liturgy and other rites, its focus is on the Mass with which most Catholics are familiar.
Yes, the Mass Explained app is faithful to the Magisterium, the teaching authority of the Church. The app has received two declarations from the Catholic Church — the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. These are official designations that a publications is free of doctrinal or moral error. In addition, several priests, nuns and lay ministers have provided their input throughout the project. The app expresses a deep reverence and respect for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary form of the Roman Catholic Mass.
Yes, the Mass Explained app incorporates the latest instruction and guidelines for the liturgy that has been disseminated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and put into effect on November 27, 2011 (First Sunday of Advent).
The Catholic Church has been blessed with a vast inheritance of paintings, sculptures, vessels, vestments, churches, cathedrals and sacred sites—not to mention its treasury of prayers and liturgical chants. While nothing can compare to actually witnessing the art and architecture or hearing the music first-hand, modern technology allows for a more complete user experience than would a static photo or lengthy description.
The Roman Catholic Mass can be divided into four parts: the Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Concluding Rites. This first volume of the Mass Explained app explores the first two parts of the Mass. A second volume will follow that will address the last two sections of the Mass.
The Mass Explained app is only available in English.
Presently the Mass Explained app runs exclusively on any Apple iPad including the retina display iPad. Plans are underway for the development of an Android version.
The Mass Explained app requires 250 MB of free space and iOS v4.3 or greater.
Download the Mass Explained Press Kit with high resolution screenshots, logo and other print and online assets.
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