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It was in Lent that I was ordained a bishop and in Lent that I was appointed archbishop. I think the Lord wanted to show me how to carry the Cross following his example. Let us pray for the archdiocese of Taipei.

— Joseph Cheng Tsai-fa

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Source: “Prayer deepens our relationship with God; fasting helps us draw closer to Him; charity makes us more like Him” says Archbishop of Taipei in Lenten Pastoral Letter (15 March 2006) Fides News Agency
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