The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth

I first heard of Scott Hahn from my Scripture class teacher who was a student of Scott Hahn. The one thing he always talked about is how central Scripture is to everything that the Church believes and teaches. I saw this book on my grandmother's bookshelf and asked if I could borrow only because the name sounded familiar and it had a nice cover. I cannot remember the last time I had a read a book in one day. I have heard so many descriptions of the end times that people have come up with based on the Book of Revelation, but Scott Hahn makes evident the central role that the Book of Revelation plays in the most Sacred event in the Church. Hearing details about his conversion story is also very interesting and it seems that every book of his has another detail of his conversion. I haven'[t said much about the contents of this particular book, but that is because my words cannot compare to Scott Hahn's and it would be fruitful to buy or borrow a copy of this book as soon as you can!

Wow. I thought I understood all the parts of the Mass, but Dr. Hahn gives you the foundation to truly understand and experience the entire Mass as an active participation in the eternal celebration in Heaven.

I bought this book almost two years ago and it has been in my stack of books to read since then because when I looked closely at it I found that its subject was the Biblical Book of Revelation. Over the years many Evangelical authors have had a field day writing books about their interpretation of this last book in the Bible but I like most Christians have avoided as much as possible any contact with what I considered to be at the very least a confusing and also somewhat scary text. Thankfully I finally picked up this book and read it and I now have a greater appreciation for not only the Book of Revelation but also for the Catholic Mass.

Dr. Hahn has a real talent for making even the deepest theology understandable for the common person and the work that he has done here is truly amazing. Piece by piece and bit by bit Hahn leads his reader through the Book of Revelation and shows its connection to the Mass and by the end of the book he has shown in a very clear way how that this often disconcerting Biblical text is in fact a very clear set of instructions for how Mass should be conducted and how that during the Mass we become one with the residents of Heaven as we join them in worship and praise at the throne of God.

This author is not presenting an original idea here and he never claims that honor. He spends a good deal of time in fact making sure that his readers understand that this doctrine of the Mass as Heaven on earth is an ancient teaching of the Church that has become somewhat lost over the centuries. The thing that is original to Dr. Hahn is the way that he takes a subject that could well be over most of our heads and makes it so clear and so concise that even I was able to follow his thoughts and grasp his meanings. I don't think that any Catholic who reads this book will ever look at Mass in the same way again. I know that I have gained a new appreciation and sense of awe for the Mass and that I feel a renewed sense of desire to attend Mass and by doing so visit Heaven as often as I can.

Dr. Hahn provides great insights to the Mass and explains the importance of each element. His enthusiasm for the Mass is contageous. Once you read this book, you will view the Mass differently and thank God for this wonderful gift He has given us.

Not only does he give history of the Mass from the first century, he then explains the Book of Revelation in a way that actually makes sense! Then he explains the Mass as the most important event in the world! Wow! This book should be read by EVERYONE!