Online Church: @Our Lady of Africa Church Mbuya today, February 01, 2026

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

Scripture Readings

-  First Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 - A call to seek justice and humility, promising a remnant of humble people.
- Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - God's wisdom chooses the weak and foolish to shame the strong.

- Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 - The Beatitudes, where Jesus teaches about the blessedness of those who are poor in spirit, meek, and persecuted for righteousness' sake.

The Beatitudes highlight God's preference for the humble and marginalized, offering a vision of happiness that's contrary to worldly values. Saint Teresa of Calcutta emphasized that everyone loves a blessing, and Jesus' message is one of blessing and freedom.