The
Apostolate
Hunga Munga is an apostolate focused on the spiritual feeding and education of Christians from all denominations and persuasions.
It runs a series of programs from YouTube and Instagram videos to podcasts, to small faith-sharing groups, to live preaching and the administration of the Sacraments.
There is a need to establish an Apostolate which would not only support several Christian churches, but also make possible the continuation of the “spiritual feeding” projects developed by the Soul Provider Trust.
The primary role of an apostolate is to lead people to the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ. To put it simply, to be apostolic means to walk in the ways and teaching of Jesus the way the Apostles did. In other words, to be apostolic is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. They were apostolic in doctrine and preached one message with the Old Testament as the foundation and the New Testament its fulfilment.
The Apostolate will be based in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, but will be available worldwide, digitally; and all over South Africa via the Nexus Encounter network.
Our Patron Saint
Saint Lawrence (c. 225 – 258 AD)
Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of the early Church in Rome under Pope Sixtus II. He is best remembered for his defiance of Roman authorities, his care for the poor, and the legendary, surprisingly witty stoicism he displayed during his martyrdom.
The “Treasures of the Church”
In 258 AD, the Roman Emperor Valerian initiated a fierce persecution of Christians, ordering the execution of clergy and the seizure of Church property. After Pope Sixtus II was arrested and executed, the Prefect of Rome demanded that Lawrence hand over all the Church’s vast material riches within three days. Lawrence agreed, but instead of collecting gold and silver, he spent those three days distributing all available Church funds to the city’s needy.
On the third day, Lawrence appeared before the prefect accompanied by a massive crowd of Rome’s homeless, refugees, poor, sick, elderly, blind, orphaned and disabled citizens. He declared to the Roman official: “Here is the treasure of the Church! The Church is truly rich, far richer than your emperor.”
Execution and Legacy
Enraged by the insult, the prefect ordered Lawrence to be executed in a particularly painful manner — roasted alive on a large iron gridiron over red-hot coals. According to an account written by St. Ambrose and other early Christian writers, Lawrence endured the execution with remarkable composure. After suffering on the flames for some time, he famously quipped to his executioners:“Turn me over! I’m done on this side.”
Because of his famous last words and the method of his execution, Saint Lawrence has become a widely recognised figure in popular tradition, holding several uniquely specific patronages: deacons, cooks, chefs, comedians, librarians, and the poor. The annual Perseid meteor shower in August is traditionally called the “Tears of St. Lawrence” in European folklore.
Apostolate Projects
The spiritual feeding projects are both physical and digital: