TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C - MSSION SUNDAY || Daily TV Mass, 19th October 2025

Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish Catholic Mass Today - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time year C - World Mission Sunday Readings- : First Reading: Exodus 17:8-13 - The story of Moses and Joshua defeating the Amalekites, highlighting the importance of prayer and perseverance in times of struggle. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 121 - A psalm of trust and protection, emphasizing God's constant presence and care. Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 - An exhortation to remain faithful to the teachings of Christ, emphasizing the importance of scripture and persistent proclamation of the word. Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8 - The parable of the persistent widow, teaching the importance of persistence in prayer and trust in God's justice. - Today is World Mission Sunday 2025 with the theme "Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples". This theme, chosen by Pope Francis, emphasizes the importance of hope and unity in the face of global challenges. The day is an opportunity for the Catholic Church to renew its commitment to its universal mission, promoting mission education, prayer, and support for missionaries around the world. Theme: "Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples" Purpose: To unite the global Church in prayer, solidarity, and support for missionary work Focus: Strengthening global solidarity, fostering trust and unity, and empowering people to bring Christ's love to those in need Pope's Message: Pope Francis' message for World Mission Day 2025 highlights the vital role of missionaries in fostering trust and unity. He calls on everyone to strengthen global solidarity in response to growing humanitarian challenges.² Resources: Various resources are available for parishes and individuals to observe World Mission Sunday, including: Prayer materials: Prayers of the faithful, Mission Rosary, and novena prayers Educational materials: Activity sheets for children, short talks, and parish leaflets Fundraising opportunities: Donations and fundraising campaigns to support missionaries and their work Global Celebration: World Mission Sunday is celebrated in parishes around the world, with special Masses and collections to support missionary work. It's a day to reflect on our baptismal call to be missionaries of hope and to commit ourselves anew to spreading the Gospel. Don't MISS our daily Mass Livestream 7am (EAT). For update, Reflections, Homilies, Donations, visit; www.ourladyoafrica.org. Dont miss our Daily Online Rosary prayer via YouTube and Zoom at 8pm (EAT) and we pray together as a family -