This is a comprehensive study of the Roman liturgy, focusing on the Mass, its history, structure, and development. The book covers the theological and historical background of the liturgy, the rubrics and ritual of the various prayers, and the relationship between the Roman liturgy and the liturgies of other Christian traditions. The work also features a detailed commentary on the texts of the Mass, including their theological and symbolic significance.

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