ZAMBIA: Archbishop Chama Reminds Christians to Intensify Prayer as Church Enters Lenten Season
As the Catholic Church enters the season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday on 2nd March,2022, President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), Most Reverend Ignatius Chama, has reminded Christians to intensify prayer commitments, practice forgiveness as well as fasting during the period of Lent.
Archbishop Chama has further reminded Christians that the Season of Lent is a time for extending helping hands to the vulnerable, the sick, prisoners, orphans and other people in need.
The ZCCB President added that the Gospel which will be read on Ash Wednesday, outlines what every Christian is supposed to do when embarking on the journey of Lent.
Archbishop Chama reiterated that during this year’s Lenten Season, contributions towards the Lenten Fund will continue. The Catholic Church in Zambia established a Lenten Fund to assist during natural calamities like floods.
“Be ready to make contributions towards the Lenten Fund every Sunday during the Season of Lent,” he said.
Lent is a period of forty days before Easter, which begins on Ash Wednesday and this year it falls on Wednesday next week.
In the Catholic Church, the Season of Lent is a period for reflection, intensified prayer as well as a preparation for Easter celebration, when Jesus Christ rose from the dead.
