 The Catholic faithfuls in Caduna state have joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate Ashwin's Day, which marks the beginning of the 40-day fasting called for sovereign reflection and giving to the poor abstinence from immorality and prayers for Nigeria to come out of its present security challenges confronting the nation. The Catholic priests who made the call during mass in Caduna said Ashwin's Day signifies Lenten season of grace and commitment and dedication to God for all Catholics. Plus TV correspondent Habila Darohai has more in this report. As early as 6 a.m. Catholic faithful of all ages converge for sacred mass to receive Ash's sign of the cross which symbolizes the beginning of 40-day Lenten fast which reminds Christians of God's love and that a key part of the penitent season is to prepare believers for Easter celebration. The Catholic priests of St. Paul and Guarnimi Caduna state Reverend Father Joshua Achere said it is time for all Christians to reflect on the love Christ has for the whole world by giving his life on the cross to save mankind, noting the significance of Ash Wednesday to Christians across the world. The significance of this season is that it gives us an opportunity to live out the tenets of the season. It is an opportunity for us as Christians and also as Catholics to do more prayer, more fasting and more arms giving. It is indeed a season of grace, a season of hope, a season of holiness, a season where we are called upon to rediscover ourselves and improve our relationship with God and with our brothers and sisters. But you cannot think just about yourself without the thinking about the good of the nation. It is a time for sober reflection. It is a time to look inwardly and see how one can contribute once quarter to the good of the nation and the people at large. He urged all Christians to fast in a way that would please God and pray for the nation while calling on Nigerian leaders to consider the present security challenges and economic hardship citizens are facing in the country. The government must be sincere in what they do. They must be sincere and must have the fear of God in them. Things cannot be harsh for our people and then it is more like the government is looking the other way. No, the government is there to protect life on property and then to ensure that the citizens, you know, put under her care, taking good care of by creating an enabling environment for the citizens to be able to thrive. An environment that is not peaceful cannot bring about any development. And an environment that is toxic, an environment that is harsh cannot make the citizens feel good and happy. So the government should try as hard as they can to see that they look at the plight of the citizens and come to their aid. Some worshippers reiterated their commitment to serving God and humanity during and after the length season and hope for a better nation. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.