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When you walk into a Catholic church building, you know where everything should be. Or do you? The rules governing liturgical space sprout ever-new leaves due to a growing series of books and decrees. Mark G. Boyer organizes this legislation by theme, shows why the law says what it does, and makes practical applications that will affirm and surprise you. After reading this book, you'll see the insides of churches as you never have before. Rev. Paul Turner, pastor, St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kansas City MO, author, Let Us Pray: A Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass

Whether a parish team is planning to build a new church, renovate an existing space or simply preparing to adorn a worship space for the seasons, they need to seek a firm foundation in liturgical law and theology. Happily, Mark Boyer's latest edition of The Liturgical Environment: What the Documents Say provides such a foundation. In each chapter, he examines an element of the worship space. He cites relevant and current church documents, draws theological principles from those documents, suggests praxis based on that theology, and provides questions for reflection and discussion. Of greatest value is his use of the liturgical texts themselves-always a rich source of doctrine and rich fodder for reflection. Rita Thiron, Executive Director, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions This latest edition of a useful reference work will be a welcome addition to any clergy member's bookshelf. The useful information it contains could also satisfy the questions of laypersons, who have always wondered why we do that or simply wanted an authoritative refresher on the meaning of rituals, vestments, and clothing the sacred environment. Victor H. Matthews, Dean, College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Missouri State University When you walk into a Catholic church building, you know where everything should be. Or do you? The rules governing liturgical space sprout ever-new leaves due to a growing series of books and decrees. Mark G. Boyer organizes this legislation by theme, shows why the law says what it does, and makes practical applications that will affirm and surprise you. After reading this book, you'll see the insides of churches as you never have before. Rev. Paul Turner, pastor, St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kansas City MO, author, Let Us Pray: A Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass

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Fr. Mark G. Boyer, a retired priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is the author of fifty books, including three editions of The Liturgical Environment, on biblical and liturgical spirituality. He continues as a part-time instructor in the Religious Studies Department of Missouri State University, Springfield, where he has taught courses in New Testament and Bible and Film for twenty-eight years. His other books include the following titles: Praying Your Way through Luke’s Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, An Abecedarian of Animal Spirit Guides: Spiritual Growth through Reflections on Creatures, and Overcome with Paschal Joy: Chanting through Lent and Easter—Daily Reflections with Familiar Hymns.

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