All Saints Cathedral-Mthatha

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
"Receive the Holy Spirit.”

On Pentecost Sunday, these words of Jesus (John 20:21–22) reveal that the coming of the Holy Spirit is not only a gift of comfort but a commissioning.

Jesus first gives peace before giving mission. The disciples were afraid, hiding behind locked doors after the crucifixion. Yet Jesus does not begin with correction; He begins with peace. Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit enters hearts troubled by fear, uncertainty, or weakness and transforms them into hearts filled with courage.

“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
The Spirit is given for a purpose, that is, mission. Just as Jesus was sent to proclaim good news, heal, forgive and serve, Christians are sent into the world to continue His work. Pentecost is not simply about receiving the Spirit, it is about becoming witnesses of Christ through our words, actions, charity, and compassion.

“He breathed on them… Receive the Holy Spirit.”
The breath of Jesus recalls God breathing life into Adam at creation. Pentecost is a new creation. The Holy Spirit renews, restores and gives life where there is emptiness or fear. The Church is born not through human strength but through the breath of God.

Today, Pentecost asks us:

💥Where do we need Christ’s peace?
💥How is God sending us to serve others?
💥Are we allowing the Holy Spirit to renew and guide us?
✨Pentecost is the movement from fear to courage, from closed doors to mission, from receiving grace to becoming instruments of grace for others.

Congratulations to the new members received today in the Sodality of the Catholic Women’s Association (CWA) and Happy Pentecost 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

24/05/2026

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24/05/2026

💥Happy Feast of Pentecost!

Today, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the renewal of God’s people in faith, hope and in love.

As we rejoice in this great feast, may the Holy Spirit fill our hearts with wisdom, strengthen us in service, and inspire us to be witnesses of Christ’s love in our families, communities and the whole world. May the fire of Pentecost renew our spirits and guide us to walk in unity.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and grace-filled Pentecost.

17/05/2026

The Ascension is not Jesus leaving us behind; it is Jesus sending us out. His mission continues through our hands, our words and our acts of love.
When we visit children’s homes, care for the vulnerable and bring joy to those in need, we are responding to Christ’s call to “go.” Charity is more than giving material support, it is sharing hope, compassion, dignity and reminding others that they are loved by God.
The children we meet are not strangers to our faith journey, they are Christ among us. Through kindness, listening, encouragement, and service, we become instruments of God’s love.
As we carry out these works of mercy, may we remember Jesus’ promise: He goes with us. In every smile shared, every need met, and every heart comforted, Christ is present.
May our visit today not only bless the children but also transform and make us more faithful disciples who live the Gospel through love and service.
“Go, therefore…” we are sent, may we go with compassion, serve with humility and love with Christ’s heart.

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