I. The reform of the liturgy and the position of the celebrant at the altar -- II. Direction of prayer, liturgy and church architecture in the Early Church: 1. Facing East: The Christian direction of prayer -- 2. The direction of prayer and the position of the celebrant at the altar -- 3. Liturgy and church architecture. III. The common direction of liturgical prayer: its theological and spiritual contents: 1. The relevance of liturgical practice in the early church -- 2. Turning to the Lord-The theological dimension of liturgical practice: a. The cosmic symbolism of sacramental worship -- b. The position of the celebrant and the sacrificial character of the Mass -- c. Adoration and contemplation. IV. Turning to the Lord.

Includes bibliographical references (p.133-150) and index.