"Behold, Believe, Become" by Timothy P. O'Malley examines deeper meanings behind various elements of the Mass in 15 short chapters that take the reader from the entrance door of the church all the way to the closing recessional with reflections about holy water, the nave, the altar, candlelight, and more in between. Each chapter ends with a few questions for personal meditation or as the launch for discussion if this book was to be used for study in a small group. Focused on the physical, tangible aspects of the sacramental worldview, I found this book to greatly enrich my experience attending Mass.

I think this book would be a wonderful gift for new converts, an excellent reference for reverts who are returning to the faith, and the chapters are straightforward enough to be suitable for teen confirmands. This is definitely a book that I will consider buying physically for my Catholic bookshelf!

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I received a free copy of, Behold Believe, Become, by Timothy P. O"Malley, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book explains the mass, and how to understand it better. This book gave me a lot of food for thought. I go to mass, but this explains why I do, and what to see, and watch for during and after the mass. I really enjoyed this book.

Behold, Believe, Become offers a creative perspective on the Mass and the churches in which the liturgy is housed. Author Timothy P. O'Malley has an engaging, down-to-earth writing style which really draws the reader in. The book excels in sparking excitement for the Mass and what it can accomplish in the life of a believer. One passage, which indicates that followers of a certain pro-abortion political candidate are welcome at the Eucharistic table, however, leaves a bit of a false impression. While we are called to love everyone, pro-life is a preeminent issue when voting. To vote for a pro-abortion candidate, based on the candidate's stand, is an affront to the most vulnerable among us. Perhaps prior to publication this section could be altered so that it is more in keeping with Catholic teaching.