{"product_id":"what-attracts-men-to-the-sacred-liturgy-and-why-9798889113386","title":"What Attracts Men to the Sacred Liturgy--And Why","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this timely book, acclaimed radio host and author Jesse Romero teaches men how the traditional liturgy equips them to put on the armor of Christ and fight the daily spiritual battle for souls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from his background in law enforcement and spiritual warfare, Romero outlines why the traditional Latin Mass spoke to him in such a powerful way and transformed his spiritual life. He describes how the implementation of the new Mass -- with its emotionalism and horizontal focus -- led men in particular to lose the zeal of the saints, and how\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe manner in which they worship God is central to restoring that fervor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomero breaks down exactly why men find their \"natural and supernatural home on this earth\" at the traditional Mass. He highlights: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sacrificial nature of the TLM, and how the actions of the Mass express each step of the Passion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe liturgy's appeal to intellect over emotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of silence in embracing mystery and instilling reverence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the TLM is Christo-centric rather anthropocentric, and why this is the proper orientation toward the divine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomero includes select essays from priests on the efficacy of traditional prayers, and firsthand testimonies from powerful Catholic men of today, including NFL kicker Harrison Butker, UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten, and Navy SEAL Charlie Aeschliman, who have found solace and purpose in the traditional liturgy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs contributor Kyle Clement, a rancher, husband, and father puts it, \"Part of the masculine disposition is a desire for ritual and fraternity -- ritual meaning \u003ci\u003eorder\u003c\/i\u003e. The Holy Roman Mass in the Tridentine form is ordered, and it is order that lifts the soul toward Heaven.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of a culture that distorts authentic masculinity \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e femininity, the timeless teachings of the Catholic Church, as expressed through her traditional liturgy, stand steadfastly in the fray. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Attracts Men to the Sacred Liturgy -- and Why \u003c\/i\u003egives men insight into how the liturgy is the wellspring of their vocations, the source of their strength, and the fullest expression of the truth worth dying for. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798889113386\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs","brand":"Jesse Romero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44524502745269,"sku":"9798889113386","price":12.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_57fb4cf7-6165-4711-8471-03211e3c7a53.jpg?v=1722919760","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/what-attracts-men-to-the-sacred-liturgy-and-why-9798889113386","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}