1945 & 1962 Latin Mass Missals | Daily, Sunday, & Kids

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Daily Missals
Sunday Missals
Children's Missals
Booklet Missals
Spanish Missals
FAQ about Missals

Daily Missals

These TLM missals contain the readings (propers) for every day of the traditional liturgical calendar and many other helpful resources.

Father Lasance 1945 Latin Mass Daily Missal

$72.99

$79.95

Angelus Press 1962 Latin Mass Daily Missal

$59.99

$65.95

Baronius Press 1962 Latin Mass Daily Missal

$69.95

St. Andrew 1945 Latin Mass Daily Missal

$72.99

$78.00

New Marian 1958 Latin Mass Daily Missal

$59.99

$68.00

Sunday Missals

Sunday missals are usually cheaper and more compact. They're perfect for those who only attend the TLM on Sundays and/or major feasts.

Blessed be God: The Complete Traditional Catholic Prayer Book

$34.99

$36.00

St. Edmund Campion Missal for the Latin Mass (Sundays & Feast Days)

$28.99

$29.99

A Manual of Prayers: For the Use of the Catholic Laity

$68.99

$69.95

Children's Missals

These missals are designed to educate and introduce children to following along in the Latin Mass at various reading levels.

Latin Mass Picture Missal (Marian Children's Missal)

$12.99

$13.95

Jesus Make Me Worthy: Children's Prayer Book & Missal

$15.95

A Young Catholic's Daily Missal

$36.99

$39.95

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus: An Introductory Latin Missal for Children

$21.99

$22.95

A Missal for Young Catholics

$14.89

$14.95

Booklet Missals

These Latin Mass booklets are very inexpensive but generally only contain the 'Ordo' of the Mass and a few other essential resources.

Latin Mass Red Booklet Missal (Latin/English Missalette)

$6.95

$11.99

Spanish Missals

The only Latin to Spanish missal on the market is currently the one offered by Angelus Press.

1962 Misal Diario Catolico Apostolico Romano (Spanish 1962 Latin Missal)

$59.99

$65.95

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most common questions we get about Latin Mass missals.

Do I need a missal to attend the Latin Mass?

No, you don't need a missal to attend the Latin Mass. Missals are great if you want to read all of the propers of the Mass, but they're not essential, especially for first-timers. Most priests read the Lesson/Epistle and Gospel in English anyways.

We generally recommend that new-comers simply observe the Mass before attempting to follow along in a missal. You'll be able to follow along with a missal even more easily after you've been to a Mass or two.

Where do I put the ribbons for my missal?

There's no single "correct" way to place your ribbons, but here are the most common and important places for ribbons:

Ribbon #1: The Ordinary- Start of Mass Section (usually in the center of the missal)
Ribbon #2: The Ordinary - Roman Canon Section
Ribbon #3: Propers for Sundays (usually to the left of the Ordo)
Ribbon #4: Propers for Saints & Feast Days (usually to the right of the Ordo)

The remaining ribbon locations are really up to your personal preferences. Some popular places to place the "extra" ribbons include:

Extra Ribbon: Prayers before Communion
Extra Ribbon: Votive Mass Section
Extra Ribbon: Saint of the Day Section (not all missals have this)

What's the difference between 1945 and 1962 missals? Does it matter which one I get?

There are very few changes between 1945 (pre-1955) and 1962 missals. Even though most priests pray the mass using a 1962 missal, you'll be able to follow along just fine in a 1945 missal for the vast majority of the liturgical calendar.

There are, however, a few changes you would notice while using a 1945 missal throughout the year. In 1962 missals...

Holy Week (Palm Sunday through Holy Saturday) was reformed. The readings and hymns are different. Many priests and laity find the pre-1955 Holy Week more beaitiful, so ask your priest which missal he uses for Holy Week when deciding which missal(s) to buy.
All feast days were re-classified as Class I, II, II, and IV. In 1945 missals all days/feasts are classified as 'Doubles' (with four subgroups), 'Semi-doubles' and 'Simples'.
The Solemnity of St. Joseph was replaced by the feast of St. Joseph the Workman, which still takes place on May 1st.
The dates of 3 feasts were moved:
- Patronage of St. Joseph, Patron of the Catholic Church' to March 19th.
- St. Irenaeus' to July 3
- St. John Mary Vianney to August 8.
Some feasts, octaves, and vigils were removed, but since few priests use a 1945 missal, you'll rarely (if ever) need the propers for them.