TUESDAY OF THE THIRTY- THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME || Daily TV Mass, 18th November, 2025

Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish Catholic Mass Today - Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time - Optional Memorial of Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - Main Celebrant: Fr. James Patrick Jjumba MCCJ - -- First Reading: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31 - Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Gospel: — Luke 19:1–10 -The story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus invites Himself to Zacchaeus’s home, leading to his conversion and restitution for his wrongs. Key theme: “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Today, November 18, is the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles. This special day commemorates the dedication of two of Rome's four major basilicas, Saint Peter's Basilica and Saint Paul Outside the Walls, built over the graves of these two apostles . The Basilicas' Rich History Saint Peter's Basilica, located on Vatican Hill, was originally constructed by Emperor Constantine in 323 and stood for over a thousand years. After structural concerns, Pope Julius II ordered its reconstruction, which took over 200 years to complete, and it was dedicated on November 18, 1626. Saint Paul Outside the Walls, built over Saint Paul's tomb, was also originally constructed by Emperor Constantine. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by fire in 1823, but donations from around the world made its reconstruction possible, and it was consecrated by Pope Pius IX in 1854. -These basilicas are more than just buildings; they represent the foundation of the Church, with Saints Peter and Paul as its pillars. Saint Peter, the first pope, and Saint Paul, the great evangelist, are celebrated for their unwavering faith and tireless efforts to spread the Gospel - Don't MISS our daily Mass Livestream 7am (EAT). For update, Reflections, Homilies, Donations, visit; www.ourladyoafrica.org.