St Andrew Catholic Church, Orozo Abuja

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Year A

From Hosanna to the Cross.

March 29, 2026

Reading 1, Isaiah 50:4-7, Psalm, 22:8-9.17-18a.19-20.23-24, Reading 2, Philippians 2:6-11, Gospel, Matthew 26:14-27:66

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today we begin Holy Week, the most sacred time in the life of the Church. Palm Sunday presents us with a powerful contrast — joy...

Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A.

I Am the Resurrection and the Life.

March 22, 2026

Reading 1, Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm, 130:1-2.3-4.5-7a.7b-8, Reading 2, Romans 8:8-11, Gospel, John 11:1-45

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,As we come closer to the end of Lent, the Church gives us one of the most powerful Gospel stories — the raising of Lazarus.This is not...

Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A

From Blindness to Sight.

March 15, 2026

Reading 1, 1 Samuel 16:1b.6-7.10-13a, Psalm, 23:1-3a.3b-4.5.6, Reading 2, Ephesians 5:8-14, Gospel, John 9:1-41

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,The Fourth Sunday of Lent is often called Laetare Sunday, a Sunday of joy in the middle of our Lenten journey. The Church re...

Third Sunday of Lent Year A

The Living Water That Satisfies the Soul.

March 8, 2026

Reading 1, Exodus 17:3-7, Psalm, 95:1-2.6-7abc.7d-9, Reading 2, Romans 5:1-2.5-8, Gospel, John 4:5-42

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today’s Gospel tells us the beautiful story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. It is one of the most powerful enc...

Second Sunday of Lent Year A

Listen to Him.

March 1, 2026

Reading 1, Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm, 33:4-5.18-19.20 and 22, Reading 2, 2 Timothy 1:8b-10, Gospel, Matthew 17:1-9

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Last Sunday, we followed Jesus into the desert where He was tempted.Today, the Church takes us up a high mountain where Jesus is ...

First Sunday of Lent Year A

Tempted, Yet Faithful.

February 22, 2026

Reading 1, Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7, Psalm, 51:3-4.5-6ab.12-13.14, Reading 2, Romans 5:12-19, Gospel, Matthew 4:1-11

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,As we continue our journey in the sacred season of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and repentance. And the Church immediate...

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

A Righteousness That Goes Deeper

February 15, 2026

Reading 1, Sirach 15:15-20, Psalm, 119:1-2.4-5.17-18.33-34, Reading 2, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Gospel, Matthew 5:17-37

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us with strong and demanding words. He says:“Unless your righteousness surpasses that...

Fifth Sunday in Ordindary time Year A

You Are the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World.

February 8, 2026

Reading 1, Isaiah 58:7-10, Psalm, 112:4-5.6-7.8a and 9, Reading 2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Gospel, Matthew 5:13-16

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Last Sunday, Jesus taught us the Beatitudes — the attitudes of a true disciple.Today, He tells us what those disciples are meant to...

Fourth Sunday in ordinary time year A

Blessed are you

February 1, 2026

Reading 1. Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13, Psalm. 146:7.8-9a.9bc-10 Reading 2. 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today’s Gospel brings us to one of the most important teachings of Jesus — the Beatitudes. They are not just beautiful words; t...

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand

January 25, 2026

Reading 1, Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm, 27:1-4.13-14, Reading 2, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13.17, Gospel, Matthew 5:12-23

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,As we continue our journey through Ordinary Time, today’s Gospel shows us the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. His first words are clear...

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Behold the Lamb of God

January 18, 2026

Reading 1, Isaiah 49:3,5-6, Psalm, 140:2 and 4ab.7-8a.8b-9.10, Reading 2, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, Gospel, John 1:29-34

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,After celebrating the great feasts of Christmas and the Baptism of the Lord, the Church now leads us into Ordinary Time — not ordinary becau...

The Baptism of the Lord (Year A)

This Is My Beloved Son.

January 11, 2026

Reading 1, Isaiah 42:1-4.6-7, Psalm, 29:1a and 2.3ac-4.3b and 9c-10, Reading 2, Acts 10.34-38, Gospel, Matthew 3:13-17

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which brings the Christmas season to an end and opens the door to Jesus’ public min...

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