{"product_id":"2026100008074-secondhand-the-rites-two-volume-set","title":"The Rites (Two-Volume Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth\/board in good condition. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: Name stamp on feps. Binding condition: Firm binding, no loose pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Catholic worship lies a rich tapestry of sacred ceremonies, and The Rites — presented across two authoritative volumes — stands as the definitive liturgical resource for understanding and celebrating the sacramental life of the Church. Compiled under the guidance of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), these volumes present the complete rites of the Roman Catholic Church in their approved English translations, encompassing sacraments of initiation, healing, vocation, and final passage. Each rite is rendered with pastoral clarity, offering introductions, rubrics, and prayers that guide clergy and faithful alike through the full spectrum of Catholic liturgical practice.\n\nTogether, these volumes represent a landmark achievement in post–Vatican II liturgical reform, reflecting the Church's renewed commitment to active participation and the vernacular celebration of its ancient sacramental traditions. The Rites is an indispensable reference for priests, deacons, liturgists, and seminarians — a living document of faith that transforms sacred ritual into an encounter with the divine, leaving no doubt as to why it remains a cornerstone of Catholic liturgical libraries worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130503209179,"sku":"2026100008074-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b7996133-3e03-4fbb-9e4a-ab984ab8c948.png?v=1786586214","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008074-secondhand-the-rites-two-volume-set","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}