“A Mass more or less makes little difference.” St. Leonard brings up this line several times in the book. How does each Mass make a difference? How has this book changed how you view the Mass? How will you change your participation at the Mass?
How is the Mass “a sacrifice of justice”? (p.2)
How does the saint explain “attendance” at Mass? (pgs. 5-6) Do you agree with his explanation or would you add more to it?
Why is the Mass have “the extreme necessity for its existence”? (pgs. 9-10) Would you agree with this?
According to St. Thomas, there are four infinite obligations (four different types of prayer) that we all owe to God. Which are they and how do we fulfill them? (pgs. 11-12)
Where do each of these take place in the Mass?
Why are these our obligations? (pgs. 12-21 IX, X, XII, XIV)
How can we fulfill these obligations in our daily lives outside of Mass?
What are some of the graces, virtues and gifts that Holy Mass calls down to us? (pgs. 21-23)
What sort of benefits does God grant in Holy Mass that we don’t ask? (pgs. 23-25)
Do you believe, as the saint says, that one single Mass is of such efficacy that it might have sufficed to obtain the salvation of the whole human race? (pgs. 25-26)
Why could this have been so?
Do you think that Masses being offered daily has any benefit to secular society? If so, what would some benefits be?
Why is it so important to offer Masses for the souls in purgatory? (p. 27)
How can you make Mass the center of your life when you cannot assist at it everyday?
What are two motives for frequent attendance at Mass? (pgs. 31-32)
Which motive encourages you to attend Mass more often? Why?
What are the three methods of hearing holy Mass? (pgs. 37-39)
Which method have you generally used up until now?
After reading the book, is this still your preferred method? Why or why not?
Have you used this book and the prayers in chapter four to help you attend Holy Mass with profit?
If so, how has this changed your participation in the Mass?
On p. 43, the saint recommends making a spiritual Communion while the priest communicates sacramentally. What would he suggest this? What are the benefits of this?
How does this prepare you to receive sacramentally?
According to the doctrine laid down by the Council of Trent, in how many ways can men receive the Holy Sacrament? (p. 44)
Why was this important for the council to define?
How do you prepare to receive Holy Communion?
What prayers, devotions or actions do you find are the best way to prepare for the Sacrament?
In the final chapter (7), the saint gives some rules for living well. Which of these had you already been incorporating into your life?
Which are the ones you will start to incorporate?
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