St Andrew Catholic Church, Orozo Abuja

Fifth Sunday of Easter Year A

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

May 3, 2026

Reading 1, Acts 6:1-7, Psalm, 33:1-2,4-5.18-19 , Reading 2, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Gospel, John 14:1-12

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to His disciples at a moment when their hearts are troubled. He says:“Do not let your hearts be trou...

Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A

The Voice of the Good Shepherd.

April 26, 2026

Reading 1, Acts 2:14a.36-41, Psalm, 23:1-3a.3b-4.5.6, Reading 2, 1 Peter 2:20b-25, Gospel,John 10:1-10

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today, the Church celebrates what is commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday. In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses a simple but powerful image:

Third Sunday of Easter Year A

Recognizing Christ in the Breaking of the Bread.

April 19, 2026

Reading 1, Acts 2:14.22-33, Psalm, 16:1-2a and 5.78.9-10.11, Reading 2, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Gospel, Luke 24:13-35

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today’s Gospel presents one of the most beautiful resurrection stories — the journey of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.It...

Second Sunday of Easter Year A (Divine Mercy Sunday)

Peace, Mercy, and Faith.

April 12, 2026

Reading 1, Acts 2:42-47, Psalm,118:2-4.13-15ab.22-24, Reading 2, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Gospel, John 20:19-31

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,We are still in the joy of Easter — the celebration does not end in one day. The Church gives us fifty days to rejoice because the Resurrection changes ev...

Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of the Lord

He Is Risen!

April 5, 2026

Reading 1,Acts 10:34a.37-43, Psalm, 118:1-2.15c-17.22-23, Reading 2, Colossians 3:1-4, Gospel, John 20:1-9

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Alleluia! Christ is risen!He is truly risen! Alleluia!Today is the greatest day in the life of the Church. Ev...

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...

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