Laetare — rejoice!
Rejoice? during Lent? That is the attitude of some, who see Lent only as a time of “I have to give up something, “ or, “More services at church.”
Yes, rejoice! What better time? Easter is coming, the Resurrection of the Lord, our salvation. In the words of today’s second reading:
“God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love He had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ . . .”
Rejoice!