Christians have been called upon to deeply reflect about their spiritual well-being as they today start fasting for 40 days (Lent) ahead of Easter celebrations.
Today is Ash Wednesday which in the Christian faith is the first day of Lent occurring six-and-a half weeks before Easter.
On this day, Christians attend Mass/Service and religious leaders draw the sign of a cross with ashes onto their foreheads.
Fr. Philip Odii, the Episcopal Conference Secretariat Spokesperson says people should take advantage of this period to renew themselves spiritually, morally, to grow in faith and to strengthen their belief in Jesus and in God.
During Lent, Catholics are forbidden from eating meat on Wednesday and Friday.
