Catholics Receive Ashes, Begin Lenten Season
The ashes symbolises man’s mortality- as the priest reminds each individual that, “Remember you are dust and dust you shall return”.
Thursday 15 February 2024 | 09:46
Holy Family Church parish priest Father Euikyun Jung, celebrate Ash Wednesday mass with Holy Family Primary School students and teachers in Labasa, on February 14, 2024. Photo: Sampras Anand
More than 100 parishioners filled the Holy Family Catholic Church in Labasa yesterday to observe Ash Wednesday.
The solemn occasion marks the beginning of the Lenten period over 40 days. It ends on Good Friday during Easter celebrations.
Students of Holy Family primary and secondary School were also present.
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Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and on this special day of reflection, Catholics wear a marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads.
The ashes symbolises man’s mortality- as the priest reminds each individual that, “Remember you are dust and dust you shall return”.
Holy Family Church parish priest Father Euikyun Jung, celebrate Ash Wednesday mass with Holy Family Primary School students and teachers in Labasa, on February 14, 2024. Photo: Sampras Anand
It is commonly observed with the distribution of ashes and with fasting. He said most Catholics would fast for the period of 40 days to signify their commitment over the lenten period.
Parish priest, Father Euikyun Jung, reminded parishioners of the role they played during this time of prayer and fasting.
Father Jung called for peace among parishioners and for love to always prevail.
Story by: sampras.anand@fijisun.com.fj
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