Nehemiah 8: 2-6. 8-10
Ezra the Priest reads the law to the people, and declares a day of celebration and thanksgiving for great a gift.
1 Corinthians 12: 12-30
St Paul teaches about the great diversity within the unity of the body, and sees in this an image for the Church.
Luke 1: 1-4; 4: 14-21
Jesus reads from the scriptures to indicate what his mission as the Messiah will involve, and then preaches on the text.