Benedicti XIV. Pont. Opt. Max. Olim Prosperi Cardinalis De Lambertinis, Vol. 8: Continens De Sacrosancto Missae Sacrificio, Libri Tres

by Pope Benedict XIV

Authoritative guide to the Latin liturgy of the Sacrificial Mass

This edition presents Benedicti XIV’s tract on the Sacro Sancto Missae Sacrificio, with scholarly apparatus and appendices drawn from his wider liturgical works. It clarifies the structure, origins, and practical implications of the Mass in a historical Catholic context.

This volume collects the canonical material, including supplementary notes and sources, to illuminate how the liturgy was understood and taught in its time. It is intended for readers who seek a careful, text-grounded exploration of the Sacrificial Rite and its administration, with attention to historical decisions and practical guidance. Clear overview of the four-part liturgical the Mass, Divine Office, administration of the Sacraments, and benedictions and prayers. Extensive notes and appendices that connect primary documents to the main text. Guidance for readers interested in the history, theology, and practice of the Mass as taught by Benedict XIV. Context for scholars and students studying canonical discipline and liturgical rites in a historical framework. Ideal for readers of historical liturgy, church history, and Catholic sacramental practice who want a grounded, edition-by-edition understanding of the Mass.

512 pages, Paperback

Published April 23, 2020

About the author

Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini served the Roman Catholic Church as Pope Benedict XIV from August 17, 1740 to his death in 1758. He promoted scientific learning, the baroque arts, reinvigoration of Thomism, and the study of the human form. A scholar, he laid the groundwork for the present Vatican Museum.