KENYA: Bishop Obanyi calls for reconciliation during the Lenten period
The Bishop of Kakamega Diocese, Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi Sagwe has called on all Christians to pray for one another especially during this period of lent.
While presiding over Ash Wednesday Mass for staff of the General Secretariat – Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) at Waumini House Nairobi, Bishop Obanyi said lent is a moment of fasting, almsgiving and intense prayer.
“Let this period of lent be an opportunity of growth in your spiritual life and a moment of reconciliation,” said Bishop Obanyi.
The Mass was concelebrated by the General Secretary –KCCB Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Rono and the outgoing PMS director Rev. Fr. Celestino Bundi.
On the same, Bishop Obanyi echoed the words of Pope Francis to fast and pray for peace in the World. He asked the Christians to also pray for Kenya during this period that there may be lasting peace and reconciliation.
“We pray that this lent may be a true moment of reconciliation within us and in our country,” said the Bishop.
Lent in the Catholic Church is the period in the liturgical calendar from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday.
During this 40 days of Lent, Christians are asked to devote themselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to sacrifice self-control through fasting.
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Source: The Catholic Mirror, KCCB
