As Christians celebrate the fourth Sunday of Lent on March 27, 2022, Pastor Jesse Bradley of Seattle says that "people around the world are still drawing near to God," even amid the war in Ukraine ...

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., reflects on John 3:16 and explain why the Fourth Sunday of Lent is different than the other Sundays of the liturgical season of Lent.

The Fourth Sunday of Lent, called Laetare Sunday, solemnities and feasts are exceptions to this rule. On Laetare Sunday rose vestments may be used.” (Ceremonial of Bishops #252).

On this Fourth Sunday of Lent, we are invited to look at our prayer, our belief and our life and to ask ourselves: ... Prayers: 4 th Sunday of Lent. By: Joan DeMerchant. Introduction.

fourth sunday of lent; Scriptures & Art; John Grondelski John M. Grondelski (Ph.D., Fordham) is former associate dean of the School of Theology, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey.

On the fourth Sunday of Lent The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle reminds us of tales of snakes within the Bible and ponders the idea of temptation. This reflection is inspired by John 3: 14-21. Receive ...

Fourth Sunday of Lent. The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian and Almoner at the Abbey, examines Jesus’ beloved parable of the prodigal son, with its reminder of the new life that repentance ...

Today, the fourth Sunday of Lent, is traditionally called "Laetare Sunday"—Rejoice Sunday. And our readings for this Sunday are appropriate, for they help us understand what it is that should cause us ...

This Laetare Sunday, we have real cause to rejoice. If we are ready to make up for lost sabbaths, or if we can now see the past year in a new light, ... Fourth Sunday of Lent Reflection Fourth Sunday ...

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 THEME OF THE READINGSWhile it is difficult to find one common theme, the Readings converge on a number ...

On this fourth Sunday of Lent, the first reading from Chronicles tells the story of how God’s people, losing focus and despising God’s wisdom and His prophets, ended up being conquered and ...

The Fourth Sunday in Great Lent Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) The Fourth Sunday in Great Lent Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) So it is also in the spiritual life. As a Christian gradually ...