Summary

A distinction of the following work, in which are discussed the doubts occurring regarding the celebration of Masses: with a summary exposition of the contents of each part.

The entire following Treatise is divided into 10 chapters.

I. It prefaces the intention of the collector with the subject matter to be treated, and the number, distinction, and order of the matters to be discussed.
II. The minister, or person suitable for celebrating.
III. The convenient place for celebrating.
IIII. The appropriate time at which it ought to be celebrated.
Chapter V VI occurring regarding

V. [It is of doubts] The external materials which are required for the adornment or congruity of the celebration.
VI. The ceremonies customary and to be observed in the Mass and regarding it, both in actions and in words.
VII. The matter apt for consecrating: namely, bread and wine.
VIII. The due form of this sacrament of consecration.
IX. Regarding the intention and the reason for those things which are said in the Mass.
X. Regarding the reason and signification of those things which are done in the Mass and around it: with a brief epilogue and conclusion of this work.

The first chapter has 2 articles.

Article

First: It prefaces the collector's intention and notes the subject matter to be treated.
Second: Through the resolution of the doubt, it explains the number, distinction, and order of the matters to be treated.

The second chapter includes 5 articles.

Art. I

It resolves 6 doubts occurring regarding the minister about to celebrate, by reason of his order and the execution of his office.

Doubt I

I. Who is a minister suitable for celebrating regarding the condition of his person.
II

II. Regarding him who believes himself to be rightly ordained as a priest.