Ash Wednesday Opens Heaven for Catholics

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent and the start of a 40-day fasting period for Catholics around the world.

The season of lent is made up of 40 fasting days and 6 non-fasting Sundays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday before Easter Sunday.

The 40-day fasting period reflects the suffering endured by Jesus when he fasted in the wilderness of the desert before beginning his ministry. While the 6 non-fasting Sundays offers us the opportunity to bond with family and friends and meet them at their point of need.

See the photo after the cut for Good Deeds for Lent 2016 a list of things you can do during this year's lent season

Nigerian News of 2015 That Broke Social Media [2]

More of the Nigerian news that broke Social Media i 2015.

Continue from page 1

Cardinal John Onaiyekan to FG - Do More in the Fight Against Corruption

In view of the current state of the Nation, and the hardship the Nigerian citizens are currently experiencing as a result of past government officials looting public funds and lack of regard for law, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Bishop of Abuja Arch Diocese, has called for synergy between government institutions and religious institutions to fight corruption.

Cardinal Onaiyekan stated this on Saturday, during the priestly ordination of nine priests in the diocese, which took place at the Catholic Pro-cathedral, Abuja.

He said additional effort is needed in the fight against corruption, and that such effort could only be successful with the support of religious institutions.