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Ash Wednesday: Christians urged to emulate Jesus as Lent starts

admin | February 22, 2023

By Lydia Felly Akullu Christians have been called upon to deeply reflect about their spiritual well-being as they today start fasting for 40 days (Lent) ahead of Easter celebrations. Today is Ash Wednesday which in the Christian faith is the first day of Lent occurring six-and-a half weeks before Easter. On […]

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Lent to restore hope in oppressed and hurting Ugandans

Noelyn Nassuuna | February 17, 2021

By Ritah Kemigisa The 40 days of lent will offer a process of healing and liberation to the oppressed, wounded, and broken-hearted Ugandans. This is according to the outspoken catholic cleric, Fr Deogratious Kiibi who is also the parish priest of St Joseph’s catholic church in Mpigi as Christians begin […]