Readings (Year C):
Nehemiah 8:2–6, 8–10
Psalm 19:8–10, 15
1 Corinthians 12:12–30
Luke 1:1–4; 4:14–21
Reflection: People of the Word
In today’s first reading from the book of Nehemiah, a crowd of Judeans has gathered to hear Ezra, a priest, read to them from the book of the law. This was not just any gathering, and this was not just any day. These Judeans had recently returned to their…