2022-Jan-23: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
2022-Jan-23: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Nehemiah 8:2-10 On this 1st day of the 7th month, (which was the Feast of Trumpets/Tabernacles), they assembled together to hear the public reading of the Law, that was required by the law to be made every seventh year; but during the long period of the captivity this practice, with many others, had fallen into neglect, until it is again revived on this occasion. While sacrifices were restricted to the Temple, the reading of Scripture and its explanation could be done anywhere. Ezra, the priest was responsible for rebuilding the Temple, and Nehemiah, as Governor continued Ezra's work. The people heard Ezra reading selected passages from morning to noon, people stood up in attention and respect like when we read the Gospel today. They wept because they understood their behaviour violated many of the laws of God, but Jewish practice forbade them from crying on a day of rejoicing. Psalm 19 C.S...