Love and prayer: Catholic Sabahans keep it simple as Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday fall on same day


KOTA KINABALU: Love may be in the air but this year, Valentine's Day was a solemn affair for Catholics in Sabah who observed the start of their lent season on Feb 14.

Instead of roses and fine dining, some Catholics gathered their thoughts and efforts on prayer and attended Ash Wednesday mass.

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