Nigerian Christians Begin Lent With Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday, which officially annonces the start of the Lenten season, is being observed by Christians around the world along with their counterparts around the world.

Lent is one of the Christian liturgical calendar’s most significant times. Prior to Easter’s celebration on April 20, the 40-day season is dedicated to penance, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.

Lent is a 40-day period of reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual preparation that Jesus Christ spent in the desert during.

Christians are prepared for Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday by a period of penance, reflection, and fasting.

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Christians who observe Lent typically make a commitment to fast, or give up something, such as smoking, watching TV, swearing, or a food or beverage like sweets, chocolate, or coffee, during the six weeks of self-examination and reflection. Some Christians practice a Lenten ritual that involves studying the Bible and praying more frequently to draw nearer to God.

On Fridays, strict Lent observers frequently choose to eat fish instead of meat. These spiritual practices aim to build up the observer’s faith and foster a closer relationship with God.

Ash is distributed in the Catholic Church to remind the faithful that they are dust and that they will be returned.

The practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches that were blessed on the previous year’s palm Sunday and placed on the foreheads of participants is what gave the name Ash Wednesday.

Source: Channels TV