Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world. NatDuddridgeTV spoke to Catholic students in East Flatbush who say their focus is on praying for peace.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to Catholic students inSome who attend Cristo Rey High School on East 37th Street Were receiving ashes on their foreheads in the sign of the cross."I've also given up words that aren't exactly appropriate to use in certain situations," 10th grader Michael Adams said.
"Instead of giving up, I'm going to add habits on that I want to, so like working out every day," 12th grader Camiah Small added. Wednesday marked the start of a 40-day holy period for Christians filled with sacrifice and charity, in preparation for"Basically, for us in the church it's a time of renewal, a time to reset, if you will, to draw closer to the Lord," Bishop Brennan said.
The bishop said it's also a time to be charitable, help your neighbor, and pray for peace, adding with the ongoing pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world can often feel divided."I'm thinking about being more kind towards people who I see are different than me," Adams said. "I feel like we've gotten used to things being out of our hands, but there are things we can do. You can spread awareness online. You can donate," Small added.
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