On the fourth Sunday of Lent, known as Laetare Sunday, Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P., reflects on the meaning of this special day in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Learn why rose-colored vestments are worn, the significance of the Entrance Antiphon Laetare, Jerusalem (“Rejoice, O Jerusalem”), and how Lent leads us toward the joy of Christ’s salvation.

This reflection is part of the Behold the Lamb series, offering meditations to deepen your prayer and understanding of the liturgy.

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