His Excellency Bishop Dr. Vincent Samuel of Neyyatinkara Diocese, while addressing the faithful gathered at the Immaculate Conception Church, Neyyatinkara, for the holy beginning of the lent season, conveyed that lent is a blessed season to come closer to the Lord Almighty. His Grace Bishop Dr. Vincent highlighted that these are the days which the Lord Almighty wants us to focus on doing good deeds by getting away from wickedness.
As reported by catholcvox.com, His Excellency Bishop Vincent remarked that “The Lent season will be fruitful only if we hold on to prayers and charity with faith. The faithful should be able to achieve a pure heart and should walk on the path of light and when we go away from the evil of darkness, we create a place for the Lord Almighty to be with us and this will encourage us to keep a Holy Lent.”