The Definitive Ritual Book for the Catholic Celebration of Marriage
The Order of Celebrating Matrimony is the official Catholic ritual book for the Sacrament of Marriage, now available in a richly crafted Deluxe Leather Edition from Catholic Book Publishing. This English translation according to the Second Typical Edition incorporates the enriched Introduction, updated rites and prayers, and revisions aligned with the 1983 Code of Canon Law, the Third Typical Edition of The Roman Missal, updated Lectionary texts, and The Revised Grail Psalms. Divided into four chapters with three Appendices, it is the complete liturgical resource for priests, deacons, and parish ministers who preside at Catholic wedding ceremonies.
This Deluxe Leather Edition is crafted for lasting use in parish ministry. The hand-selected leather, cut from specially tanned hides of impeccable quality, is complemented by rich gold stamping, luxurious endsheets, and stain under gilded pages that protect against dust and humidity. Highly readable type and a proven, functional page-turn layout make it as practical as it is beautiful.
Why You'll Love It
- Fully updated English translation of the Ordo Celebrandi Matrimonium, Second Typical Edition, with all current liturgical revisions
- Incorporates changes from the Third Typical Edition of The Roman Missal, updated Lectionary texts, and The Revised Grail Psalms
- Hand-selected leather cover from specially tanned hides, with rich gold stamping and luxurious endsheets
- Stain under gilded pages adds elegance while protecting pages from dust and humidity
- Highly readable type and a functional layout designed for use at the altar and in the sanctuary
- Four chapters and three Appendices provide a complete, organized resource for all forms of the Catholic marriage rite
Product Details and Specifications
- Book Title: The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, Deluxe Leather Edition
- SKU: 238-13
- ISBN: 9781941243558
- Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Corp
- Book Type: Deluxe Leather Edition Ritual Book
- Language: English
- Subject: Catholic Marriage Rite, Sacrament of Matrimony
- Audience: Priests, Deacons, Parish Liturgy Ministers, Wedding Officiants
Who This Makes a Good Gift For
- Priests and deacons who regularly preside at Catholic weddings
- Parish liturgy directors and wedding coordinators building a complete ritual library
- Seminarians preparing for ordination and sacramental ministry
- Parish offices seeking an updated, authoritative edition of the marriage rite
- Permanent deacons and their parishes as an ordination or ministry gift
FAQs
Is this the most current edition of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony?
Yes. This is the English translation according to the Second Typical Edition, incorporating revisions aligned with the Third Typical Edition of The Roman Missal, updated Lectionary texts, and The Revised Grail Psalms, as decreed by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
What makes the Deluxe Leather Edition different from a standard edition?
The Deluxe Leather Edition features hand-selected leather from specially tanned hides, rich gold stamping, luxurious endsheets, and stain under gilded pages for both beauty and durability. It is designed for sustained use in parish ministry.
Is this book intended for the priest or for the couple getting married?
This ritual book is intended for the presider: the priest or deacon who officiates at the Catholic wedding ceremony. It is not a personal keepsake for the couple.
Does this edition include music notation?
Yes. The volume features highly readable type for both text and music, making it suitable for use during the liturgy.
Who publishes this book?
This edition is published by Catholic Book Publishing Corp, a trusted publisher of Catholic liturgical and devotional books serving the Church for over a century.
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