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For Catholics, the Mass lies at the heart of faith – celebrated every day across the world, in countless languages and cultures, for centuries. Known by many names and experienced in many ways, it is at once meal and sacrifice, personal prayer and communal celebration, ancient ritual and living encounter. It is thanksgiving, reconciliation, communion and grace.
In A Friendly Guide to the Mass, Tony Doherty opens up the richness and meaning of this central act of worship with clarity, warmth and insight. Through story, humour, history and vibrant imagery, he reveals the heart of a celebration that is both timeless and ever new.
Accessible and engaging, this guide draws on Scripture and the Catechism, weaving in helpful facts and reflective quotes. Ideal for students and teachers, catechists and RCIA candidates – as well as anyone seeking to deepen their understanding – it is beautifully presented in full colour, with photographs, information boxes and bright, contemporary design.
Tony Doherty is a theologian, educator, and writer with extensive experience in liturgy and pastoral formation. He brings clarity, insight, and practical understanding to the celebration of the Mass, helping readers connect its words, gestures, and rituals to everyday faith. His writing invites all who participate in the Eucharist to engage more deeply with its mystery, meaning, and transformative power.
Read a review from the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
Also in this Series:
A Friendly Guide to The New Testament (Francis Moloney)
A Friendly Guide to Jesus(Andrew Hamilton)
See where This ‘Friendly Guide‘ fits into the ‘To Know Worship and Love’ project.
