Parish priest of Saints Peter and Paul of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid in Nuba Mountains told the faithful that Lent is time to clean causes that block spiritual growth.
Father Deogratius Minja said it is time for Christians to participate in the suffering and death of Christ, Radio Voice of Peace reported.
He said Lent is also time for Christians to renew themselves.
The priest who was preaching on Sunday at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, emphasized that Lent is the time to be closed to God and build friendship with Him.