--- product_id: 5438375 title: "The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith (The Theological Virtues Trilogy)" price: "20232CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5438375-the-weight-of-a-mass-a-tale-of-faith-theological store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith (The Theological Virtues Trilogy) **Price:** 20232CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith (The Theological Virtues Trilogy) - **How much does it cost?** 20232CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5438375-the-weight-of-a-mass-a-tale-of-faith-theological) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper representing the true worth of a mass. Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story. This has been a best-selling children's book since it was first published. It us often made into plays for catechises, or used in homilies, and read on YouTube, and on private sites and channels. Review: Great Book - My children's godparents gave us this book years ago and we all, parents and kids, love it. This Easter, we ordered copies for our godchildren and their families. The story and illustrations are excellent depictions of the importance of the Mass and humble bravery in the face of ridicule for Catholic children. The author and illustrator duo has at least one other book, "Take it to the Queen," which we plan to order for Christmas, as giving great books is a tradition we wish to continue. As an aside, I am asked below this review, "How old was the person you got this book for?" We got it for families. Our godchildren are toddlers and below, but as parents we enjoy reading it, the youths and teens appreciate the story, moral and artwork, and the little kids love to hear the story and view the illustrations. It is one we get out and read a few times in a liturgical season or holiday a couple of times a year. Review: Beautiful reminder of importance of Mass and well written/illustrated - This book caught me off guard because I was expecting just a standard children's book, but it made myself and those I read it with really think a lot about what a gift Mass is and to not take that for granted. I enjoyed it so much that I have bought additional copies for others too, adults and children. I recommend this book for anyone to enjoy and worth discussing together as a family/group. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #69,837 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Children's First Communion Religion Books #112 in Children's Jesus Books (Books) #212 in Children's Christian Fiction Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 598 Reviews | ## Images ![The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith (The Theological Virtues Trilogy) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xg+HNZoaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book *by P***R on April 19, 2023* My children's godparents gave us this book years ago and we all, parents and kids, love it. This Easter, we ordered copies for our godchildren and their families. The story and illustrations are excellent depictions of the importance of the Mass and humble bravery in the face of ridicule for Catholic children. The author and illustrator duo has at least one other book, "Take it to the Queen," which we plan to order for Christmas, as giving great books is a tradition we wish to continue. As an aside, I am asked below this review, "How old was the person you got this book for?" We got it for families. Our godchildren are toddlers and below, but as parents we enjoy reading it, the youths and teens appreciate the story, moral and artwork, and the little kids love to hear the story and view the illustrations. It is one we get out and read a few times in a liturgical season or holiday a couple of times a year. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful reminder of importance of Mass and well written/illustrated *by C***H on July 11, 2025* This book caught me off guard because I was expecting just a standard children's book, but it made myself and those I read it with really think a lot about what a gift Mass is and to not take that for granted. I enjoyed it so much that I have bought additional copies for others too, adults and children. I recommend this book for anyone to enjoy and worth discussing together as a family/group. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an amazing book! *by A***3 on April 26, 2024* The story in this book literally compares the weight of the offering of a Catholic Mass on a piece of paper (and its importance) against a huge bunch of pastries. This is based on a true story of a miracle of a butcher in this situation. I’m sure changing the butcher shop to a bakery made the book much more fun to illustrate! It’s definitely more fun to read, especially with kids. I bought this for my own children and now give it as gifts because I love it so much. For a Catholic, it really has so much meaning, and the illustrations keep the younger kids’ attention. Great book for Catholic families and to give as a gift! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith (The Theological Virtues Trilogy) - Take It to the Queen: A Tale of Hope (The Theological Virtues Trilogy) - Portrait of the Son: A Tale of Love (The Theological Virtues Trilogy) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5438375-the-weight-of-a-mass-a-tale-of-faith-theological](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5438375-the-weight-of-a-mass-a-tale-of-faith-theological) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*