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The Catholic Lectionary guides us through the liturgical year, presenting Old and New Testament readings that together reveal God’s unfolding plan for our salvation. In The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year A, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary on each Sunday’s unique presentation of readings.
Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a pew Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord serves as an invaluable guide.
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About the Author
John Bergsma is professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Senior Fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Twice voted Faculty of the Year by graduating classes at Franciscan University, he is a popular teacher whose love of scripture inspires his students.
Bergsma earned Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees and served as a Protestant pastor for four years before converting to Catholicism in 2001 while working on his doctorate in theology at the University of Notre Dame. He specialized in Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, graduating with high honors in 2004. His articles, some coauthored with Scott Hahn, have appeared in the Journal of Biblical Literature and other academic and popular periodicals. A frequent speaker at conferences and parishes, Dr. Bergsma has appeared as a guest on Franciscan University Presents, EWTN’s The Journey Home, and Relevant Radio’s Drew Mariani Show. He and his wife Dawn live with their eight children in Steubenville, Ohio.
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We signed up for "The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year A" and cannot find them. Please advise.
Brian Almon
I look forward to these videos every weekend. After I read the Sunday readings, I watch the videos. I have learned so much. More importantly, Dr. Haun and Dr. Bergsma have enhanced my Mass experience. In Mass, I listen more attentively and contemplate their explanations with the Word of God. My Mass experience has been transformed into deep and meaningful worship. I have ordered the book. I look forward to sharing the book and video with many others.
I pre-ordered The Word of the Lord Reflections on the Mass Readings "Year A". I already have "Year B" and "Year C". When will "Year A" be published?
Are these different than the subscription video reflections? Love the Sunday Word of Lord videos!
I thought I had all the Mass reflections I needed, but I decided to purchase year cycle C of Dr. Bergsma's commentary since he was one of my professors when I attended FuS. It is now my "go-to" companion for developing my homilies and I am planning to purchase the full set.
Whether you are just looking to dig a little deeper into the Sunday readings, or preparing catechesis and preaching, this is a must have. Totally recommend.
Blessing to have this book
Dr. Bergsma’s books, The Word of the Lord Reflections on the Mass Readings have truly changed me. His teachings and explanations have led me to a closer relationship with the Lord. Thank you so much!
