Extraordinary Form Missal

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Thank’s for the replies, everyone! This is such a difficult decision… I guess it comes down to the content vs. the ease of use/dependability. THAT is a hard choice. If only there was some wonderful missal that had it all… If only…
 
I use both the St. Edmund Campion Missal (which is what our FSSP parish has for its parishioners to use) and the New Marian Missal, which I have used since coming in to the Church 20 years ago.

The St. Edmund Campion Missal only has the Sundays and Major Feasts, but has beautiful pictures and I believe is easier to follow. I only wish it had one or two more bookmark ribbons, but it’s a good choice. One of the Fryar brothers of the FSSP, Fr. James Fryar, is the celebrant in the photos. He also started livemass.org which airs the EF Masses online offered in Sarasota, FL, Guadalajara, Mexico, and Fribourg, Switzerland.

I prefer the New Marian Missal, partly because it’s the missal I’ve used for 20 years, but also because I really like the additional prayers added (prayers before and after Confession, Communion, and prayers for the dead). The New Marian has the propers for all feast days throughout the year as well as the Sunday/Major Feasts, and is easy to follow IMHO. Plus is has plenty of those bookmark ribbons that I love.

I’ve also tried the St. Joseph Missal, the Father Lasance Missal, as well as a few others (including the small red Ecclesia Dei booklet). All have their pluses and minuses, but it’s all going to depend on personal preference. Good luck missal hunting!
 
Thank’s for the replies, everyone! This is such a difficult decision… I guess it comes down to the content vs. the ease of use/dependability. THAT is a hard choice. If only there was some wonderful missal that had it all… If only…
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If your budget permits, you can purchase any of these Missals, and continue to add to your collection over time. I have the Marian Missal, St. Andrews, and the Baronius Press Missal, though I gravitate towards the St. Andrew’s as already mentioned.

Sometimes it is good to mix it up, and try using different Missals over time. If expense is a challenge, try looking on Amazon, Ebay, Bookfinder.com, and other sources for used copies in good condition.
 
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