1975 New St. Joseph Weekday Missal Softcover Book
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1975 New St. Joseph Weekday Missal, Complete Edition Volume One, Softcover. 1306 pages. Very good condition.
I have 3 of these all in comparable condition. The only differenced is the bookmark colors. I will send one of them.
Immerse yourself in the liturgical history of the post-Conciliar era with this 1975 complete edition of the New St. Joseph Weekday Missal. Covering Volume I from Advent to Pentecost, this volume serves as a comprehensive guide for daily worship, strictly following the directives of Vatican II. The softcover is finished in a rich, warm brown with a distinctive pebble-grain texture that feels substantial yet flexible in the hand. The silver foil stamping remains bright, adding a touch of mid-century reverence to the overall design.
Spanning over 1,300 pages, this missal is an impressive example of late-twentieth-century devotional publishing. Its compact yet dense format makes it a perfect addition to a collection of religious ephemera or a meaningful gift for those who appreciate the aesthetic of 1970s ecclesiastical materials. The typography and layout reflect the era's transition toward simplified, accessible religious texts while maintaining the dignity of the tradition. Whether placed on a reading desk in a quiet corner or kept as a historical reference for liturgical shifts of the seventies, this volume offers a window into a specific moment of spiritual practice and book design. It remains in very good condition, ready to be preserved or utilized for another generation.
This item is vintage, over 50 years old.
I have 3 of these all in comparable condition. The only differenced is the bookmark colors. I will send one of them.
Immerse yourself in the liturgical history of the post-Conciliar era with this 1975 complete edition of the New St. Joseph Weekday Missal. Covering Volume I from Advent to Pentecost, this volume serves as a comprehensive guide for daily worship, strictly following the directives of Vatican II. The softcover is finished in a rich, warm brown with a distinctive pebble-grain texture that feels substantial yet flexible in the hand. The silver foil stamping remains bright, adding a touch of mid-century reverence to the overall design.
Spanning over 1,300 pages, this missal is an impressive example of late-twentieth-century devotional publishing. Its compact yet dense format makes it a perfect addition to a collection of religious ephemera or a meaningful gift for those who appreciate the aesthetic of 1970s ecclesiastical materials. The typography and layout reflect the era's transition toward simplified, accessible religious texts while maintaining the dignity of the tradition. Whether placed on a reading desk in a quiet corner or kept as a historical reference for liturgical shifts of the seventies, this volume offers a window into a specific moment of spiritual practice and book design. It remains in very good condition, ready to be preserved or utilized for another generation.
This item is vintage, over 50 years old.