Online Church: @Our Lady of Africa Church Mbuya today, March 15, 2026

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A

Scripture Readings

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13A - The story of Samuel anointing David as the new king, highlighting God's focus on the heart.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6 - A psalm of trust, with the Lord as the shepherd guiding and protecting.

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14 - A call to live as children of light, exposing and overcoming darkness.

Gospel: John 9:1-41 - The story of Jesus healing a man born blind, symbolizing spiritual awakening and sight.

-The theme of these readings is God's light overcoming darkness, and the importance of spiritual sight. Jesus' healing of the blind man shows that He is the light of the world, and those who follow Him will have the light of life.