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Friday, February 12, 2016

Christians usher in the Lent season



By Soila Munyaka

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the Lenten season, which is the 40-day period of fasting, introspection, confession and penance for many Christians.

It is one of the most popular, important and holy days in the liturgical calendar. It signals the approach of Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Ash from palm branches
During this season, Christians are expected to shun from sin, skip meals and also fast from hobbies like social media, football and other forms of entertainment. They are also expected to appreciate people in their lives, help the disadvantaged in the society, and visit the sick among many other good deeds.

Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches blessed on the previous year’s Palm Sunday, and placing them on foreheads of participants.

During the service
The day is observed by Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians and Roman
Catholics.

Best wishes to Christians throughout the world during this holy season.


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