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The journey of life

Design consultant Ilaitia Turagabeci
Main Correspondents
THOUSANDS of Catholics across the tempt to offer atonement for these words
Fiji Priya Chand Pacific celebrated Ash Wednesday this and actions, even if this is only a change

Australia Nic Maclellan month as they began preparations for of attitude towards people of other eth-
Cook Islands Helen Greig Easter. nicities.
While this is a mainly Catholic tradition, That is the beginning of a new life in
Kiribati Taberannang Korauaba more Christian denominations now take which people are more accepting of others
French Polynesia Nic Maclellan part in this ancient rite. and able to create a community based on
Marshall Islands Giff Johnson It marks the start of a 40-day journey love and mutual respect.
which ends with the remembrance of Jesus Once we are able to recognise our errors
New Caledonia Nic Maclellan
Christ’s death on a cross some 2000 years and seek forgiveness, we can be spiritually
New Zealand Jason Brown ago and his resurrection three days later. free to claim forgiveness from our Creator.
Niue Naea Michael Jackson That resurrection is the cornerstone of For those who feel they have been
Papua New Guinea Sam Vulum Christianity. wronged or sinned against, this is a time
Without that resurrection, Christians to reach out and forgive others.
Patrick Matbob
have no basis for their belief. The Lenten period between Ash
Samoa Taina Kami-Enoka For it is by that death and resurrection Wednesday and Easter is traditionally a
Solomon Islands Priestly Habru that Christ conquered death and opened time of penance, reflection on the past and
the doors of salvation to the world just as preparation for the future.
Tonga Iliesa Tora
he stretched out his arms on the cross of Today, Catholics will be marked with ash
Vanuatu Bob Makin Calvary in an eternal sign of acceptance in the sign of the cross on their foreheads
of all. as the priest intones the words: “Remem-
Christ’s gift was all-inclusive, without ber, man, that you are dust and to dust
restrictions of ethnicity, colour or politi- you shall return.”
cal belief. This is an opportune time to remember
In 40 days Christians – Catholics, Prot- that at the end of the journey of life we
estants, Orthodox and Pentecostal – will shall, all return to the one we believe to
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