Meet Jesus at Mass

Explore the roots of Catholic worship in The Mass of the Early Christians.

Did you know that many prayers, objects, and actions in the Mass go back to the Bible and the early church?

Dig deeper into our Sunday worship in this FREE eBook, From Sabbath to Sunday: The Mass of the Early Church.

This resource synthesizes the rich history of the early Mass and is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Discover

  • The history behind the word “Mass.”
  • Why we celebrate the Mass on Sunday.
  • The Jewish roots of the liturgy.
  • The origins of our liturgical prayers.

We pray that this resource offers a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and a deeper understanding of the Mass.

Meet the Creators

Every Sacred Sunday is a small Catholic publishing company started by two former college roommates and based in Houston, Texas. We created our first Mass Journal in 2017, with a mission to produce beautiful and thoughtful resources focused on scripture, prayer, and the liturgical year.

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Kassie Manning

Kassie is a wife, mama to two little girls, and scientist turned book publisher! She loves to spend her time hiking, growing tulips, and making cookies. Above all else, she trusts the power of beauty and joy to spread the Gospel.

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Christie Peters

Christie is a former art teacher turned full-time artist and book maker. In her creative work she loves to explore the natural world around her. Her favorite things include her little pup, Ignatian spirituality, being outside, and a good soup.