Living word

First Reading ‡ Nehemiah 8:2-6.8-10 – They read from the book of Law and they understood what was read.

Responsorial ‡ Psalm 18:8-10.15 – Your words, Lord, are spirit and life.

Second Reading ‡ 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 – Together you are Christ’s body; but each of you is a different part of it.

Gospel ‡ Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 – The scriptures were fulfilled on this day.