"The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth" - By Dr. Scott Hahn

[JeffreyLloyd]

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This is my favorite book by Scott Hahn, in it he takes apart the Mass and shows us how the most confusing book in the bible, the book of Revelation really is not that confusing at all when you put it side by side with the Mass.

[Borealis]

I get ready to mention an awesome book and let everyone know about it...and you've gone and spoiled it! ;)

I really enjoyed this book; it was a fascinating read, and a definite revelation (no pun intended...well, not really). Hahn definitely gets into the heart of the Mass here, and also reminds us that there is written evidence that the Catholic Mass goes back to the earliest days of the Church, quoting Justin Martyr discussing the Christian liturgy in the second century.

[benedictine]

I just got that book from the Library!

[JeffreyLloyd]

Here are some connections Dr. Hahn makes with the Mass and Revelation:


Rev. 1:6, 20:6 - heaven's identification of the priesthood of the faithful is the same as the Church's identification on earth.

Rev. 1:10 - John witnesses the heavenly liturgy on Sunday, the Lord's day, which is a holy day of obligation for attending Mass.

Rev. 1:12, 2:5 - there are lampstands or Menorahs in heaven. These have always been used in the Holy Mass of the Church.

Rev. 1:13 - Jesus is clothed as High Priest. Our priests also clothe themselves as alter Christuses (other Christs) in offering His sacrifice in the Holy Mass.

Rev. 1:13, 4:4, 6:11, 7:9, 15:6, 19:13-14 - priests wear special vestments in heaven. Our priests also wear special vestments in celebrating the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 2:5,16,21; 3:3; 16:11 - there is a penitential rite in heaven which is also part of the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 2:17 - there is manna in heaven given to the faithful. This is the same as the Eucharistic manna given to the faithful at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 4:4, 5:14; 11:16, 14:3, 19:4 - there are priests (presbyteroi) in heaven. Priests offer sacrifice. Our earthly priests participate with the heavenly priests in offering Jesus' eternal sacrifice in the Holy Mass.

Rev. 4:8 - heaven's liturgical chant "Holy, Holy, Holy" is the same that used in the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 4:8-11, 5:9-14, 7:10-12, 18:1-8 - the various antiphonal chants in the heavenly liturgy are similar to those used at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 5:1 - there is a book or scroll of God's word in heaven. This is reflected in the Liturgy of the Word at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 5:6 and throughout - heaven's description of Jesus as the "Lamb" is the same as the description of Jesus as the Lamb of God in the Eucharistic liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 5:8, 6:9-11, 8:3-4 - heaven's emphasis on the intercession of the saints is the same as the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 5:8, 8:3-4 - there is incense in heaven which has always been part of the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 5:14; 7:12; 19:4 - heaven's concluding liturgical prayer "Amen" is the same as is used at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 6:9 - the martyrs who are seen under the heavenly altar is similar to the Church's tradition of keeping relics of saints under the earthly altars.

Rev. 7:3, 14:1, 22:4 - there is the sign of the cross (tau) in heaven. This sign is used during the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 7:9; 14:6 - the catholicity or universality of heaven as God's family is the essence of the Catholic faith on earth.

Rev. 8:1 - heaven's silent contemplation is similar to our silent contemplation at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 8:3, 11:1, 14:18, 16:7 - there is an altar in heaven. No altar is needed unless a sacrifice is being offered in heaven. This is the same sacrifice that is offered on the altars used in the Holy Masses on earth.

Rev. 11:12 - the phrase "come up here" is similar to the priests charge to "lift up your hearts" at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 12:1-6, 13-17 - heaven's emphasis on the Blessed Virgin Mary is the same as the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 12:7 - heaven's emphasis on the Archangel Michael's intercession is the same as the concluding prayers at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 14:4 - there are consecrated celibates in heaven, as there are with our Catholic priests and religious on earth.

Rev. 15:7, 16:1-4,8,10,12,17; 21:9 - there are chalices (bowls) in the heavenly liturgy. This is like the chalices used to offer Christ's sacrifice in the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 15:3-4 - there is the recitation of the "Gloria" in heaven. This is also recited at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 15:5 - there is a tent or tabernacle in heaven. Tabernacles are used to store the Eucharist at the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 17, 19:9 - the consummation of the Lamb at heaven's marriage supper is the same as the Lamb's supper in the Holy Mass on earth.

Rev. 19:1,3,4,6 - there is the recitation of the "Alleluia" in heaven. This is also recited at the Holy Mass on earth

[jezic]

It is a very eye opening book that is rather useful. :D

[TexasCatholic]

Totally awesome book. Not really beginner level, so if you wanna get deep... this gets deep. However, it's not a long book, so it won't take long to read. It will take longer to soak in. I need to re-read it, because so much of this book went over my head.

-Michael

[hoser]

This book is truely outstanding. I have been working my way deeper into the Catholic faith and this book definately was an eye opener to me. Great stuff!!

[weddy]

the video is just as good, but harder to repeat the deepest parts

[Irenaeus]

I just like the cover art. :)

I'm sure the book is awesome!

[PolskiKrol]

The book club might be reading this book! So all you peoples that already read it can stop in when we get the book club thread going to talk about it.

[Called2Grace]

Yeah, lets read it! I will have to get it first though. I'm sure it will go over my head, but I'm willing to go slow and see what happens.

[Called2Grace]

P.S For anyone who doesn't know, I'm a bit of a "jump in head first" type of person....