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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 C, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary alongside each Sunday’s readings.
Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord serves as an invaluable guide.
This volume includes commentaries for:
- Readings for the Season of Advent
- Readings for the Season of Christmas
- Readings for the Season of Lent
- Readings for the Season of Easter
- Readings for the Season of Ordinary Time
- Readings for Solemnities of the Lord in Ordinary Time
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Series Description
The Lectionary guides our reading of Scripture 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 series, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary on each Sunday’s selection of readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord series is an invaluable guide.
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.
What People Are Saying
Reviews
I just bought the set to date, Year B, C and the Solemnities & Feast Days. This was just what I was looking for, the Word and then some insights into each, awesome stuff. Honestly, I had no idea what Year A, B or C mean't (new Catholic here) so it was also educational in that respect. These books are really nice, hard back in leather. For anyone who desires to read the Word and have a good commentary for each that you can reference back to anytime, this is the set. Can't wait to get the Year A book when it comes out to complete my set. God Bless, Jesus, I TRUST in YOU!
I haven’t purchased the book yet but I was a lector at my parish for 10 years and loved the church’s liturgical seasons. I am looking forward to a book of this caliber. Thank you.
