St Andrew Catholic Church, Orozo Abuja

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...

The Epiphany Of The Lord

Christ Revealed to All Nations.

January 4, 2026

Reading 1, Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm, 72:1-2.7-8.10-11.12-13, Reading 2, Ephesians 3:2-3a.5-6, Gospel, Matthew 2:1-12

The Magi: Seekers of TruthIn today’s Gospel, wise men from the East follow a star. They are foreigners, Gentiles, people outside the chos...

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - Year A

The Holy Family: A School of Love, Faith, and Obedience.

December 28, 2025

Reading 1, Sirach 3:2-6.12-14, Psalm, 128:1-2.3.4-5, Reading 2, Colossians 3:12-21, Gospel, Matthew 2:13-15.19-23

Brothers and sisters in Christ,Just after celebrating the joy of Christmas, the Church invites us today to reflect on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This is not by...

Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A

God Is With Us.

December 21, 2025

Reading 1, Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm, 24:1-2.3-4ab.5-6, Reading 2, Romans 1:1-7, Gospel, Matthew 1:18-24

Brothers and sisters in Christ,We have arrived at the Fourth Sunday of Advent, just days before Christmas.The waiting is almost over. The lights are up, the plans are made,...

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) Year A

Rejoice! The Lord Is Near

December 14, 2025

Reading 1, Isaiah 35:1-6a.10, Psalm,146:6c-7.8-9a.9bc-10 , Reading 2, James 5:7-10, Gospel, Matthew 11:2-11

Brothers and sisters in Christ,Today is Gaudete Sunday. The word Gaudete means “Rejoice!”That is why the priest may wear rose-colored vestme...

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