Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Shikrot Mpwi - Sunday Synopsis



Fr. Justine John DYIKUK



Dear friends in Christ,



On the Third Sunday of the Year, A (25 January 2026), I bring you greetings and God's blessings!



Theme: Discipling: Start Strong, Finish Stronger



Introduction



Beloved in Christ, today's liturgy presents us with the call of the apostles. This call signifies that Christ has entrusted the responsibility of recruiting future disciples to both the apostles and to us. To glean insights from the Gospel, it is essential to grasp the distinction between an apostle and a disciple. Generally speaking, a disciple is a follower, whereas an apostle is sent on a mission. While the twelve were both apostles and disciples (cf. Mark 3:...