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    Christians implored to uphold  mercy and forgiveness during  lent

    The Standard EditorBy The Standard EditorFebruary 14, 2024 Religion No Comments2 Mins Read
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    By Aulah Najjuuka

    As the rest of the globe celebrated Valentine’s Day, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) community gathered in Nkoyoyo Hall on Wednesday morning, February 14, to attend the Ash Wednesday service, which marks the beginning of the Lent season.

    Ash Wednesday is a notable day in the Christian calendar because it serves as a solemn reminder of the events before and including Jesus Christ’s death, whose life and teachings are the foundation of the Christian faith.

    The theme of this year’s service centered around the concept of forgiveness, echoing the biblical principles of prayer, fasting, and repentance. 

    During the 40-day Lent season, guests were encouraged to meditate on the power of seeking forgiveness and reconciliation, as inspired by Jonah 3:10.

    Through readings and reflections, participants delved into Jonah’s journey, discovering parallels in their own spiritual quests for forgiveness and redemption.

    As the congregation began their Lenten journey, the Ash Wednesday service served as a solemn invitation to introspection and rebirth.

    Rev. Prof. Elly Kansiime, who delivered the sermon, underlined the importance of forgiveness in encouraging spiritual development and community togetherness.

    “The Lent season offers us a sacred opportunity to deepen our relationship with God and with one another,” remarked Kansiime. “Through prayer, fasting, and acts of repentance, we seek forgiveness and grace, drawing closer to the heart of God.”

    The service concluded with the imposition of ashes, a symbolic gesture representing humility and contrition. Attendees departed with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to embark on their individual journeys of spiritual transformation during the Lent season.

    As Christians around the world observe Lent, the Ash Wednesday service at Nkoyoyo Hall served as a touching reminder of the enduring themes of forgiveness, mercy, and redemption embedded within the Christian faith.

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