Tag: Ash Wednesday
Administration of Ash is not Christianity – Ven. Nwafor
The Vicar in charge of the Church of The Pentecost, Awka Anglican Communion Diocese of Awka, Venerable Ekene Nwafor, said…
Ash Wednesday: Draw closer to God, Catholic Bishop tells Nigerians
As the Catholic Church marks Ash Wednesday, which the start of a new liturgical calendar, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo…
Controversy as Daddy Freeze says Ash Wednesday unbiblical
Critic, Daddy Freeze has stirred controversy again. This time around, he said the marking of Ash Wednesday by Catholic faithful…
Lent: CAN urges Christians to pray for Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Christians to use the lenten period to pray for the stability, peace…
Ash Wednesday: Christians urged to draw nearer to God
Msgr. Gabriel Osu, Director of Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, has urged Christians to use the Lenten period to…
Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday clash, Lovers react
Some Lagosians on Sunday said celebrating Valentine’s Day on the same day that most Christians will start observing the 40-day…
Ageing Pope Benedict steps out, asks for prayers
Pope Benedict XVI made his first public appearance on Wednesday since his shock resignation announcement, asking thousands of cheering pilgrims…
LENTEN PERIOD: Fashola Urges Christians To Seek God’s Face For Successful General Elections
As Christians mark the commencement of the Lenten period with the Ash Wednesday, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN)…