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Pauline Books and Media Releases iMassExplained App in Preparation for the Implementation of the Third Roman Missal

BOSTON, MA (November 16, 2011) - Pauline Books and Media and the Daughters of St. Paul are pleased to announce the release of their newest Catholic app: iMassExplained. Emphasizing the people’s parts at Mass, iMassExplained is a handy app to help you understand and follow the new translation of the Third Roman Missal.

The latest addition to Pauline Books and Media’s collection of Catholic apps offers users access to explanations of what is changing with the revised translation of the Mass, information to deepen their understanding of what we do at Mass and why, and brief reflections of the Holy Fathers on the importance of the Mass and what it can mean for their everyday life. The app—available for download through iTunes for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad—features:

* Clear, easy to follow format for learning and understanding the people’s parts of the new translation, as well as for use during Mass.
* Over 70 clear explanations positioned next to the texts they explain.
* Color-coded and easy to understand explanations for all ages, accessible by tapping on the highlighted words
* New translation changes marked in bold.
* Nine brief reflections on the meaning of the Mass in our lives from John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Leo XIII.

iMassExplained is a great tool for priests, pastoral ministers, music directors, teachers, catechists, and parents. A great app whether someone is thinking of becoming a Catholic, participating in RCIA, attending Mass regularly, or just plain curious.

iMassExplained is available for download on iTunes. For more information visit www.pauline.org/catholicapps.

New Roman Missal Examples at USCCB Website

Cardinal George Announces Vatican Approval of New Roman Missal English-Language Translation, Implementation Set for First Sunday of Advent 2011

U.S. Adaptations to Mass Prayers Also Approved Parish Education Efforts Urged To Precede Implementation Resources Available Through USCCB

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has announced that the full text of the  English-language translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, has been issued for the dioceses of the United States of America. 
           
The text was approved by the Vatican, and the approval was accompanied by a June 23 letter from Cardinal Llovera Antonio Cañizares, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The Congregation also provided guidelines for publication. More

USCCB Roman Missal Examples

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