![]() He reiterated that everyone should realise the folly of violence and violation of human dignity and come to reconciliation with God and with one another. The bishop hoped that the people, especially the world leaders may realise the folly of war, especially these times where there was tension and strife, death and suffering. He also said it was a loving invitation to realise and acknowledge one’s sinful condition and return to the loving and forgiving God as the prodigal son did. It gives us the strong warning that we will be eternally punished if we do not repent of our sins and do penance, he stated. ![]() James Thoppil wished all the Catholics of the diocese a fruitful season of Lent.īishop James in his homily during the Holy Mass explained the importance of the observance and said that the imposition of ashes reminded them that they were mortal beings and their bodies would become dust when buried. ![]() James Thoppil, Bishop of Diocese of Kohima.ĭuring the programme, Most Rev. DIMAPUR: Catholic Churches on Wednesday began “40 days” of lent with the observance of Ash Wednesday (dies cinerum).Ī press release from Diocese of Kohima informed that the celebration in Mary Help of Christian Cathedral was officiated by Most Rev.
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