Christians are called upon to fast from their sins and other bad ways of life during the Lenten season, says Rumbek Catholic Diocesan Coordinator.
Fr John Mathiang preaches that true repentance and fasting is not only avoiding food, but fighting sins and all other human desires, Radio Good news reports.
God reconciles with his people through repentance and lifts the burden of pain from them, he stresses.
The Diocesan Coordinator urges South Sudanese to unite and pray for peace during the Lent season.
Fr Mathiang emphasizes that faith is key to God’s love and service to one another.
The Coordinator on Ash Wednesday reminded Christians to show God’s love and mercy by reconciling and forgiving one another.