Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. John Bergsma
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma.
Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Ruth 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
Alleluia: Psalms 25: 4b, 5a
Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
Alleluia: Psalms 25: 4b, 5a
Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40
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4 months ago
Hi there Dr. Bergsma! Firstly, thank you so much for your work. I absolutely love to hear the word and wisdom you bring! Huge fan. I just wanted to make one note however. I believe you said that we don’t know what the name Ruth or Orpah mean however, on doing some research I found that Ruth means “faithful, devoted, loyal one” and Orpah means “back/nape of the kneck” symbolizing how she later decides to return to her people in Moab. Is there any validity to these findings? Thanks again! Love your ministry!