Ash Wednesday service was held on Christ the King Church, Kohima on February 22.
Kohima, February 23 (MExN): With the observance of the season of Lent, Ash Wednesday service was held on Christ the King Church, Kohima on February 22.
Fr Varghese Palathingal, sdb, leading the morning service shared that Lent season is a time where Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline for forty days, stated a press note received here.
He said that smearing of ash on the forehead was a symbol of penance and reminded the gathering with words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” which symbolized the fragility and the need to be redeemed by the mercy of God.
During the holy period, he informed that prayer was a conversation with God other than to receive praise and appreciation from other people and called upon the gathering to extend more love and care to others and encouraged on alms giving.
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