Students reminded to change

The National National
Archbishop Francesco Panfilo placing a cross of ashes during Ash Wednesday mass in Port Moresby on Wednesday. – Picture supplied

ARCHBISHOP Francesco Panfilo has reminded students of Don Bosco Technical School in Port Moresby to change and become better people.
The reminder came in his homily during Ash Wednesday mass.
“Every year, we are reminded to celebrate the Lenten season and the goal of this season is precisely to arrive at the glory of the resurrection of Jesus more prepared, transformed and changed to a better person,” Archbishop Panfilo said.
“This goal is achieved through prayer, fasting and almsgiving”.
Archbishop Panfilo said the 40 days of Lent recalled the 40 years the people of Israel passed through the desert in order to enter the Promised Land.
He said it recalled the 40 days and nights Jesus spent in the desert before starting His ministry.
His message to the school community was an invitation to pray and fast during this Lenten season.