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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 B, 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.
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
For other Word of the Lord volumes, visit our series page.
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.
Reviews
Big fan of Dr. Bergsma. I’ve also watched some of the reflections on the Sunday readings made available online for free. So I’ll rate it on that basis (as they are companion videos for this book). But I’d like to have a copy of this book. I however live overseas. Will this include the shipping costs? If not, please do add an eBook version of this book so it won’t be cost-prohibitive. Thank you very much!
I am praying he has books for all 3(a,b,c) years!
I absolutely love this new book of Sunday reflections!! The content is great and the cover is beautiful!
I thank Dr Bergsma for this wonderful piece, surely will enrich us in our reflections and preparations for homilies.
I look forward to getting a copy.
Thanks once more, Dr.
I follow excerpts of this book posted on Dr Bergsmas blog and I can only say that I am blessed to have that tiny sneak peek into the book (he only comments on the first reading). I kinda feel like I have something I look forward to every Sunday. Would love to buy the book but overseas shipping can make the book twice the cost so I have to wait till I get someone travelling to the US to get a copy. Meanwhile I will keep getting what I can from the blog. Thank you for the commentaries Dr Bergsma.
Absolutely love this book, would not be without it
