3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Sunday January 26, 2025

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Sunday January 26, 2025 Mass Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C First Reading – Nehemiah 8:2-4A, 5-6, 8-10: Ezra reads the law to the people from morning until noon. The assembly responds with worship and tears, and Nehemiah encourages celebration and sharing, emphasizing joy in the LORD. Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 19: The LORD’s laws refresh and guide the soul, bringing joy and wisdom. His enduring commands foster a deep reverence that pleases Him. Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 12:12-30: Christ’s body, like a human body, consists of many parts, each unique and essential. Unity and diversity coexist, emphasizing mutual respect and shared responsibilities among all members. Gospel – Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21: Jesus returns to Galilee, teaches widely, and in Nazareth, reads from Isaiah, announcing the fulfillment of the prophecy, emphasizing his mission to liberate and heal, witnessed by his hometown.