Tag: Ash Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday: Shun evil, Archbishop Kaigama urges Nigerians
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, advised Christians and Nigerians in general to shun all forms of evil.
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Significance of Ash Wednesday/Valentine coincidence – Catholic Bishop
Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most. Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has said that the coincidence of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day this year signifies the need for Nigerians to show more love to God and fellow humans.
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Let the priests lead in the supplication – By Stephen Ojapah
On the 2nd of March 2022, Christians, especially Catholics round the world began observing the sacred season of Lent. The traditional forty days of fasting, prayers and arms giving. Lent is a liturgical season that is ordered towards the preparation of the celebration of Easter. The entire Catholic faithful will be engaged in various degrees…
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Ash Wednesday: Go beyond ash taking, imbibe Christian virtues – Cleric urges
As Christians begin the observance of 40 days Lenten season, Rev. Fr. Cyprian Mbamara of the Abeokuta Catholic Archdiocese has called for self-denial.
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How we see Lent – Catholics
Many Catholic Faithful have joined in the devotion of Lent, which began on Wednesday, saying they will use the season to get close to God, pray and give charity.
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Ash Wednesday: Catholic cleric urges Christians not to lose hope
Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu of Catholic Church of the Presentation, Festac Town, Lagos State, has urged Christians in the country not to lose hope because of the challenges they face. Ash Wednesday, observed each year by Christians, marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season…
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Ash Wednesday: Christians to dress in black attires to protest killings in Nigeria
Millions of Christians across the Diocese of Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria have concluded plans to come out on Wednesday, 26th of February in all black attires during the procession of Ash Wednesday to show their grievances over the killings in Nigeria and the insecurity situation of the country. The Church has also mobilised its…
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Lenten: cleric admonishes Christian faithful to pray for peace
The Assistant parish priest, St. Peter’s Catholic Parish, Keffi, Rev. Fr. Altah Tanko says the Lenten season is a period for people to prepare for Easter through fasting and prayer. He said that it was also a period to give alms to the needy and prayer for peace. The cleric said this on Wednesday in…
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Lent: Anglican cleric urge faithful to fast, pray, give alms
Rev. Canon Ifeanyi Emegwa of the Church of the Pentecost, Awka, Anambra has urged Christians to fast, pray and give alms during the Lenten season. Emegwa gave the advice during a homily on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of the Lenten season in the Christendom calendar. He noted that lent was a season of…
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Ash Wednesday: Churches offer prayers for Nigeria in Kwara
Christians in Ilorin on Wednesday joined their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Ash Wednesday. The day is to mark the commencement of the Lenten season by Christians. During the Lent, Christians are expected to fast for 40 days to strengthen their faith. As usual, church services were held in Ilorin to usher…