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1966 Maryknoll Missal Vatican II Edition Catholic Mass Leather Prayer Book VG. Maryknoll Missal. The Maryknoll Missal has long been revered for its beautiful typesetting, comprehensive spiritual guidance, and accessibility for the laity. This daily missal remains in highly readable and well-preserved condition. 1966 Maryknoll Missal Vatican II Edition Liturgical Antiquities & Prayer Books 1966 Edition • Leather Bound • Vatican II Transition Maryknoll Missal Vatican II Edition • Catholic Daily Mass Year 1966 Binding Black Flexible Leather Lettering Gilt Spine Titles Religion Roman Catholic A Transitional Artifact of Faith The Maryknoll Missal has long been revered for its beautiful typesetting, comprehensive spiritual guidance, and accessibility for the laity. This specific 1966 edition is a remarkable historical document, capturing a monumental shift in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Published immediately following the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) in 1965, this missal was printed during the transitional period when the Mass was being translated from traditional Latin into the vernacular (the everyday language of the people). It represents the exact moment the liturgy was brought closer to the congregation, making it a prized volume for Catholic historians, traditionalists, and collectors of religious antiquities. ☩ ☩ ☩ ★ Did You Know? Because the liturgical reforms of Vatican II were implemented in stages, missals published in 1965 and 1966 are totally unique. They often contain a fascinating hybrid of the old Tridentine rubrics alongside the newly approved English translations, existing as a "bridge" between two massive eras of Catholic worship. ⚠ Condition Assessment: Very Good (VG) This daily missal remains in highly readable and well-preserved condition. The flexible leather binding is tight and secure. Internally, the pages are beautifully clean, crisp, and completely free of any writing, highlighting, or marginalia. Disclosed Flaws: The black leather cover shows minor shelf wear consistent with its age and use as a daily prayer book. Additionally, the edges of the text block (the page edges) exhibit some colorful discoloration, which is a common occurrence as edge-dyes or marbling age over decades. Same or Next Business Day Shipping · All Flaws Disclosed · Shipped with Reverence JT ENTERPORTALS — ENLIGHTENING MINDS