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What is Ash Wednesday? Exploring religious traditions, significance in preparation for Lent
WE MUST ‘TURN TO GOD’ The overall purpose of Ash Wednesday is to honor the 40 days that Christ spent in the desert by fasting and practicing self-control. Before giving his sermons ...
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Lent: Hunger Can Be Tackled If Nigerians Seek God’s Face – Cleric
Speaking on Wednesday during an Anointing Service to celebrate the beginning of Ash Wednesday ... but sin has separated Nigerians from God. Preaching on the Theme: ‘Come Ye To The Waters ...
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Ash Wednesday and Lent
On Ash Wednesday, many Catholics will receive ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. The ashes are made from the palms from the previous Palm Sunday and they are a public sign of faith ...