Catholic Diocese of Mthatha- Youth Ministry

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Happy First Sunday of Lent:

First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 - The story of Adam and Eve, highlighting humanity's fall and God's plan for redemption.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 - A prayer for mercy, forgiveness, and a clean heart.

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19 - Explaining how sin entered the world through Adam, but salvation comes through Jesus Christ.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 - Jesus' temptation in the desert, where he resists Satan's temptations and affirms his commitment to God's will.

These readings set the tone for Lent, emphasizing repentance, trust in God, and the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

The Last Supper is a pivotal event in Catholicism, instituting the Eucharist, where Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples, symbolizing his body and blood. It's seen as the origin of the sacrament of Holy Communion, a central part of Catholic worship and faith. The event is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:17-25, Luke 22:7-38, John 13-17).

A blessed Holy Thursday family in Christ ❤️

06/04/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for our Good Friday Service as we reflect on Jesus' passion and death. We'll have services at 09:00 & 15:00 at St Paul's Parish Ngangelizwe. All are welcome to come pray and commemorate this sacred day.