MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF ROSARY || Daily TV Mass, 07th October, 2025

Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish Catholic Mass Today - Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary - Readings and Reflections: First Reading: Acts 1:12-14 or Jonah 3:1-10, highlighting the importance of prayer and repentance. Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-55 or Psalm 130, emphasizing Mary's humility and God's mercy. Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38, recounting the Annunciation and Mary's response to God's call. - The Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7th to commemorate the victory of the Christian fleet over the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. This memorial highlights the significance of the Rosary in Catholic devotion and Mary's intercessory power. Key Aspects: Origin: The memorial originated from Pope Pius V's request for prayer, specifically the Rosary, for victory against the Ottoman Empire. The subsequent victory at Lepanto led to the institution of the Feast of Our Lady of Victory, later renamed the Feast of the Holy Rosary. Significance: The Rosary is considered a powerful tool for prayer and spiritual growth, symbolizing the garden of spiritual roses offered to Mary. Celebration: Catholics observe this memorial by attending Mass, praying the Rosary, and learning more about its significance. - Prayer and Devotion: The Rosary: A powerful prayer that contemplates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and seeks Mary's intercession. Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary: "Our Lady of the Rosary, you entrusted this holy prayer to Saint Dominic, and through him, to the world. Please pray for me, that I will more deeply comprehend the power of the Rosary and will never fail in my duty to pray it every day."- 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 -