St. Padre Pio recommends during the Mass to “keep your mind focused on the mystery that is unfolding before your eyes. In your mind’s eye transport yourself to Calvary and meditate on the Victim who offers Himself to Divine Justice, paying the price of your redemption.”

All of our missal covers (and mostly everything else we share) have been purchased from our parish bookstore.

You can also order from the SS Bookstore if you would like to directly support a FSSP Apostolate & Parish. They can help you find whatever you’re looking for and ship to your home.

I’ve also included other links to purchase. Please not that my sharing of these other links is not an endorsement of the company, religious order, or any other product offerings on their sites.

The canvas cover (intended for a Bible) is my #1 choice for a missal cover. It is durable, protective, and the best fit for most missals. Our 1962 missals which have been in these covers for 4+ years look like-new (aside from ribbons). The price point is also a huge incentive given how much one can spend on an actual missal, especially for large families who have multiple missals to cover. The cover does not clean up ya easily as the vinyl or leather options. I’ve been told that the newly produced covers no longer fit the missals — they’re too small. $15-$20

The leather missal cover is actually intended for a breviary. It has a formed structure that helps it keep its shape nicely. The ribbons are able to hang from the small opening at the bottom of the zipper. It looks great and the option with a clear pocket on front (as pictured) allows it to be customized with a holy card of your choice. Given that it is not an exact fit for any of the missals, it shifts easily and can be cumbersome to hold. Often it requires adjusting of the missal cover in the pockets upon opening and adds to the wear and tear of the missal. $30-$42

The vinyl and fabric option with embroidery looks stunning and is cherished by my young children. The ribbons are able to hang from the small opening at the bottom of the zipper. However, I find that it does not provide the protection of the other two options shared. $35-$40

We encourage all to get a missal cover to protect the investment of a missal. It makes a huge difference in the lifespan of a missal — worth the added expense.

A Latin Mass Missal Review can be found here.