Letters From Home Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
Oct 31, 2025
In this illuminating discussion, Dr. John Bergsma explores Paul's heartfelt concern for Israel's place in the new covenant. He emphasizes the importance of cherishing the Jewish heritage within Christianity. The conversation shifts to Jesus, who redefines Sabbath laws by prioritizing compassion over rigid legalism. Listeners learn how acts of charity take precedence, as seen through Jesus' teachings. With a focus on the salvation of souls as the church's supreme law, this reflection encourages a deeper understanding of faith and compassion.
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Practice A Weekly Mortification
- Practice a mortification on Fridays, such as skipping meat or another substitute.
- Dr. John Bergsma encourages small, deliberate sacrifices to remember Christ's passion.
Christian Kinship With The Jewish People
- St. Paul emphasizes deep love for the Jewish people because of their central role in salvation history.
- Bergsma highlights Jewish heritage as the heart of the Church and a source of scriptural and covenantal blessings.
Friends From Jewish Backgrounds
- John Bergsma mentions theologian friends of Jewish background, including Jeff Morrow, as personal examples.
- He uses these relationships to illustrate ongoing Jewish conversion and kinship in the Church.