In a catechetical session held on March 17, 2025, at St. Charles Lwanga Parish in Molyko-Buea, Rev. Fr. Martin Njie represented the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese, emphasizing the significance of fasting during Lent.
Fr. Martin talks on the significance of fasting
Fr. Njie addressed the congregation about the spiritual power and relevance of fasting, encouraging Christians to incorporate this practice into their Lenten journey. He highlighted that fasting helps believers detach from worldly distractions and deepen their relationship with God. The act of self-denial was underscored as essential for spiritual growth.
Christians encouraged to detach from worldly things
He called on Christians to repent and recognize the gravity of their sins, outlining fasting as a vital form of penance. Attendees were encouraged to engage in deliberate fasting and prayer, with the caveat that such practices should be undertaken only by those whose health permits.
Fr. Njie also acknowledged the trials and temptations that may arise during this spiritual endeavor and outlined various forms of fasting—absolute, partial, and intermittent—which serve different spiritual purposes. Lastly, participants were urged to fast from negative habits to cultivate a more fruitful spiritual life.
