LAETARE SUNDAY
How is your Lenten journey
progressing?
Are you feeling weary and
ready for a little break?
In Lent, we have the
tradition to have a mid-Lent break, (the half way point of Lent), which is
known as 'Laetare'
Sunday derived from the latin 'to rejoice'. Liturgically we break away
from the Lenten penitential spirit of the purple vestments to the wearing of
rose-coloured vestments by the priest and/or deacon. These rose-coloured
vestments are only worn twice a year, so from a practical perspective, some
parishes do not have a set, but use lighter purple vestments.
LET UP SUNDAY
The fourth Sunday of Lent is
also known as 'let up Sunday' because we 'let up' on our Lenten penance. It can
be a timely reminder for those of us who may have struggled through Lent so
far. I remember thinking during one of my disastrous Lents that we
had reached the mid-point, and I had not got started. It is an excellent
time to review how our Lenten journey and tweak it accordingly. Never too
late to start and/or start again.
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