Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video is part of TAN Books’ Year of the Latin Mass, a year-long initiative to restore reverence, clarity, and continuity in Catholic worship.
Fr. William Rock, FSSP reviews The Latin Mass Explained by Msgr. George J. Moorman. This book is well suited for Catholics who attend or wish to attend the Traditional Latin Mass, those seeking to deepen their understanding of the sacred liturgy, and catechists and parish groups desiring a reliable introduction to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.
GET THE BOOK: tanbooks.com/products/books/the-latin-mass-explained
This clear, technically precise guide explains the Traditional Latin Mass prayer by prayer, illuminating the actions, words, and rubrics so that participation is more reverent and fruitful, whether one is new to the liturgy or experienced. Rooted in Scripture, the Church’s liturgical tradition, and connected to Pope Benedict XVI’s teaching on the Extraordinary Form, it fosters a deeper appreciation for the sacrifice of the Mass as the Church has worshiped for centuries.
• Explains every prayer and action of the Traditional Latin Mass in clear, accessible language.
• Answers common questions such as why Latin is used and the importance of ceremony and silence.
• Shows how the structure of the Mass reflects the Church’s doctrine and ancient tradition.
• Covers the preparatory rites, the three principal parts of the Mass, and what follows after Mass.
• Supports greater reverence and participation for both new and seasoned attendees.
➡ Get to know more about the TLM and TAN’s Year of the Latin Mass: tanbooks.com/year-of-the-latin-mass
This video is part of TAN Books’ Year of the Latin Mass, a year-long initiative to restore reverence, clarity, and continuity in Catholic worship.
Fr. William Rock, FSSP reviews The Latin Mass Explained by Msgr. George J. Moorman. This book is well suited for Catholics who attend or wish to attend the Traditional Latin Mass, those seeking to deepen their understanding of the sacred liturgy, and catechists and parish groups desiring a reliable introduction to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.
GET THE BOOK: tanbooks.com/products/books/the-latin-mass-explained
This clear, technically precise guide explains the Traditional Latin Mass prayer by prayer, illuminating the actions, words, and rubrics so that participation is more reverent and fruitful, whether one is new to the liturgy or experienced. Rooted in Scripture, the Church’s liturgical tradition, and connected to Pope Benedict XVI’s teaching on the Extraordinary Form, it fosters a deeper appreciation for the sacrifice of the Mass as the Church has worshiped for centuries.
• Explains every prayer and action of the Traditional Latin Mass in clear, accessible language.
• Answers common questions such as why Latin is used and the importance of ceremony and silence.
• Shows how the structure of the Mass reflects the Church’s doctrine and ancient tradition.
• Covers the preparatory rites, the three principal parts of the Mass, and what follows after Mass.
• Supports greater reverence and participation for both new and seasoned attendees.
➡ Get to know more about the TLM and TAN’s Year of the Latin Mass: tanbooks.com/year-of-the-latin-mass
