The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tema, the Rt. Rev’d Dr. George Kotei Neequaye, has urged clergy and laity to embrace the 2026 Lenten season as a time of sincere repentance, renewal, and deeper commitment to God.
In his Lenten message themed “Return to the Lord with All Your Heart” (Joel 2:12), the Bishop described Lent as a forty-day spiritual pilgrimage that begins on Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes—a reminder of human mortality and the hope of redemption in Christ.
Addressing the clergy, Bishop Neequaye encouraged them to lead by example through prayer, fasting, and compassionate pastoral care, creating opportunities for teaching and reconciliation within their congregations. He called on them to minister from a place of personal spiritual discipline.
To the faithful, the Bishop highlighted the three traditional pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He encouraged daily scripture reading, participation in weekday services, and intentional quiet time with God. On fasting, he advised members to abstain not only from food, where possible, but also from negative habits and distractions, suggesting a 6am to 6pm fast or partial fasting as circumstances allow. He further urged sacrificial giving, especially in light of economic challenges, to support the poor and vulnerable.
The Bishop also emphasized reconciliation, forgiveness, and the pursuit of peace and justice within families, communities, and the wider global Anglican Communion.
Describing Lent as “not a season of gloom, but of grace,” Bishop Neequaye assured the Diocese of his prayers and solidarity, expressing hope that the season would lead to spiritual renewal and a joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
Bishop of Tema Calls Faithful to “Return to the Lord” in Lenten Message
The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tema, the Rt. Rev’d Dr. George Kotei Neequaye, has urged clergy and laity to embrace the 2026 Lenten season as a time of sincere repentance, renewal, and deeper commitment to God.
In his Lenten message themed “Return to the Lord with All Your Heart” (Joel 2:12), the Bishop described Lent as a forty-day spiritual pilgrimage that begins on Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes—a reminder of human mortality and the hope of redemption in Christ.
Addressing the clergy, Bishop Neequaye encouraged them to lead by example through prayer, fasting, and compassionate pastoral care, creating opportunities for teaching and reconciliation within their congregations. He called on them to minister from a place of personal spiritual discipline.
To the faithful, the Bishop highlighted the three traditional pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He encouraged daily scripture reading, participation in weekday services, and intentional quiet time with God. On fasting, he advised members to abstain not only from food, where possible, but also from negative habits and distractions, suggesting a 6am to 6pm fast or partial fasting as circumstances allow. He further urged sacrificial giving, especially in light of economic challenges, to support the poor and vulnerable.
The Bishop also emphasized reconciliation, forgiveness, and the pursuit of peace and justice within families, communities, and the wider global Anglican Communion.
Describing Lent as “not a season of gloom, but of grace,” Bishop Neequaye assured the Diocese of his prayers and solidarity, expressing hope that the season would lead to spiritual renewal and a joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
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