St Andrew Catholic Church, Orozo Abuja

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary time Year A

Seeking the Greatest Treasure.

July 26, 2026

Reading 1, 1 Kings 3:5.7-12, Psalm, 119:57 and 72.76-77.127-128.129-130, Reading 2, Romans 8:28-30, Gospel, Matthew 13:44-52

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today's Gospel contains three short but powerful parables: the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, and the fishing net. Though sim...

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Growing Together Until the Harvest.

July 19, 2026

Reading 1, Wisdom 12:13.16-19, Psalm, 86:5-6.9-10.15-16a, Reading 2, Romans8:26-27, Gospel, Matthew 13:24-41

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,In today's Gospel, Jesus continues to teach the crowds using parables. He tells the story of a farmer who sowed good seed in his field. But during the nig...

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Preparing the Soil of Our Hearts.

July 12, 2026

Reading 1, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm, 65:10abcd.10e-11.12-13a.13b-14, Reading 2, Romans8:18-23, Gospel, Matthew 13:1-23

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today's Gospel presents one of the most well-known parables of Jesus—the Parable of the Sower. It is a simple story about a farmer scatte...

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time Year A

Come to Me and I Will Give You Rest.

July 5, 2026

Reading 1, Zechariah 9:9-10, Psalm, 145:1-2.8-9.10-11, Reading 2, Romans 8:9.11-13, Gospel, Matthew 11:25-30

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today's Gospel contains one of the most comforting invitations in all of Scripture. Jesus says:"Come to me, all you who labor a...

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Putting Christ First.

June 28, 2026

Reading 1, 2 Kings 4:8-11.14-16a, Psalm, 89:2-3.16-17.18-19, Reading 2, romans 6:3-4.8-11, Gospel, Matthew 10:37-42

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today's Gospel contains some of the most challenging words of Jesus:"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me...

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Do Not Be Afraid.

June 21, 2026

Reading 1, Jeremiah 20:10-13, Psalm, 69:8-10.14 and 17.33-35, Reading 2, Romans 5:12-15, Gospel, Matthew 10:26-33

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,In today's Gospel, Jesus repeats one message three times:"Do not be afraid."Fear is one of the mos...

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Do Not Be Afraid

June 14, 2026

Reading 1, Exodus 19:2-6a, Psalm, 100:1-2.3.5, Reading 2, Romans 5:5-11, Gospel, Matthew9:36-10:8

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,In today's Gospel, we see the heart of Jesus revealed. As He looks upon the crowds, Matthew tells us:"At the sight of the crowds, Hi...

The Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The Bread of Life for the Journey.

June 7, 2026

Reading 1,Deuteronomy 8:2-3.14b-16a, Psalm,147:12-13.14-15.19-20 , Reading 2, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Gospel, John 6:51-58

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally known as Corpus Christi

The Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity Year A

God So Loved the World.

May 31, 2026

Reading 1, Exodus 34:4b-6.8-9, Dan 3:29-30.31.33.34 , Reading 2, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Gospel, John 3:16-18

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, one of the central mysteries of our faith. While the Trinity can seem difficul...

Pentecost Sunday Year A

Come, Holy Spirit.

May 24, 2026

Reading 1, Acts 2:1-11, Psalm,104:1ab and 24ac.29bc-30.31 and 34 , Reading 2, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7.12-13, Gospel, Matthew John20:19-23

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today the Church celebrates one of the greatest feasts of the Christian year — Pentecost Sunday.Pentecost is often called the

Seventh Sunday of Easter Year A

That They May Be One.

May 17, 2026

Reading 1, Acts 1:12-14, Psalm, 27:1.4.7-8a, Reading 2, 1 Peter 4:13-16, Gospel, John 17:1-11a

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today’s Gospel gives us a very special moment — we hear Jesus praying to the Father before His Passion. This prayer is often called the

Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A.

If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments.

May 10, 2026

Reading 1, Acts 8:5-8.14-17, Psalm, 166:1-3a.4-5.6-7a.16, Reading 2, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Gospel, John 14:15-21

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,As we continue our Easter journey, today’s Gospel reminds us that the Resurrection is not only something to celebrate — it is a new way of living.J...

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