A series of challenges for Filipino Catholics this Lenten Season earned the attention of the online community. A Reddit user on Wednesday, March 5, reposted a publication material (pubmat) uploaded by the Diocese of Antipolo on the same day Catholics observe Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the opening of the Lenten Season, a period of […] The post No to ice cream, cakes, sodas: Bishop’s challenge for Catholics this Lent catches attention appeared first on Interaksyon.
The Diocese of Antipolo, led by Bishop Ruperto Santos, issued Lenten challenges for Filipino Catholics, including abstaining from sweets, limiting cellphone use, and avoiding complaining. These challenges aim to promote reflection, self-discipline, and acts of kindness during the Lenten season, which is a period of fasting, prayer, and penitence leading up to Easter.
