Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Ash Wednesday Mass marks the beginning of the Lenten season of Lent or the 40-day season at the Catholic parish of Battambang, presided over by Bishop Enrique Figaredo, and there were many invitations from priests, brothers, sisters, and Christian brothers. In the sermon, the governor said: "The way we pray is important, leading us to find God in our hearts. We must be quiet, receive the word of God, what we need to change, so that we can act according to God's will." During this special season, we need to pray a lot so that we can hear the voice of God, and we need to fast, not only for food that nourishes the body."We must abstain from bad words and actions, and we must give alms. We must know how to share what we have with those in need. We must change our minds and walk the path of Jesus Christ."
