As Catholics, we draw meaning and purpose from the celebration of the Mass each Sunday. But what if we could enhance our experience of the Mass with a better grasp on the readings we hear?
In Breaking the Bread, a beautiful, full-color, clothbound companion for the Sunday Mass, beloved Scripture scholar Scott Hahn reflects on the Sunday Mass readings, providing insightful context for all Catholics to better understand what we hear—and why we hear it—on any given Sunday.
This easy-to-use devotional also includes carefully selected passages from the Catechism that provide an overview of the Church’s basic doctrinal and moral teaching and challenge each of us to greater fidelity to Christ.
Breaking the Bread will help all Catholics make the most of Sunday Mass through reflections on Scripture, the Catechism, and short prayers to help one deepen their personal relationship with the living Word of God: Jesus Christ.
This edition of Breaking the Bread highlights the lectionary readings for Year B. Additional volumes for Year A and Year C are forthcoming.
Hardcover is backordered. Orders will ship as soon as item is available.
About the Authors
Scott Hahn is the Fr. Michael Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990. Founder and President of the St. Paul Center, Dr. Hahn has been married to Kimberly since 1979; they have six children and twenty-three grandchildren. He is the author or editor of over fifty popular and academic books, including best-selling titles Rome Sweet Home, The Lamb’s Supper, and Hope to Die.
Ken Ogorek has served in catechetical and evangelization leadership for over thirty years. Ogorek’s service as a diocesan staff member—along with his involvement in national leadership initiatives—have made him a dependable, effective proponent of authentically Catholic evangelization and catechesis. He earned an MA in religious education from a Pontifical Center for Catechetical Studies and has authored two catechisms, one for youth and another for adults. Ken and his bride are parents to three adult children and currently live in Indiana where he serves on the pastoral staff for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
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I bought recently not realizing this was year B. We are currently in year A. Is there a year A book?
I bought this, and it is a lovely book, and the reflections are insightful and interesting, however, while the Advent season contains all four Sundays of Advent, the Christmas season following skips over Christmas day itself as well as Holy Family Sunday and goes straight to the Solemnity of the Mother of God. Is there a reason for leaving these out? Because even in the table of contents, they are left out. If so, why? I was a bit disappointed not to have a reflection for those two days.
If you like books, this is a BEAUTIFUL volume! The feel of the book in your hand, the paper, binding, illustrations--all top notch. While not providing an in-depth analysis of the readings (which one can get listening to "The Word of the Lord!") there are lots of good thoughts and nice "tie-ins" from the Catechism. It's a pleasure to pick up and read, and would also make a nice gift for someone who is maybe a little more casual in their faith and might be overwhelmed or put off by "larger" resources.
