Our Correspondent
Diphu, March 2 (EMN): Along with the rest of the world, the catholic community in Diphu observed Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Risen Lord on Wednesday.
The main celebrant, Fr. Thomas, in his homily, explained the three significance of observing Ash Wednesday.
He said, “By observing Ash Wednesday we are reminded that we are made of dust and dust we shall return. We use ashes to clean utensils at home. This signifies that by using ashes cleans our sins. It also signifies repentance, fasting, and complete surrendering to God.”
He urged the faithful to strictly follow the obligation of the Lenten season like conducting prayer, fasting, repentance and charity giving in order to receive God’s forgiveness.
Ashes were put on the foreheads of the faithful by the priest in the shape of a cross. Later, Holy Eucharist was distributed to the faithful.
It may be noted that Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Lenten season, is one of the important seasons observed by the Catholic Church and other churches in order to contemplate the sufferings of Jesus Christ and repent.
The 40 days of lent season ends with the celebration of Easter -- the resurrection of Jesus Christ.