From Ash Wednesday through the journey toward Easter, these 40 days invite us to slow down, reflect, and return our hearts to what matters most.
As we arrive at the **Fourth Sunday of Lent**, the Church offers a quiet reminder of hope. Known as *Laetare Sunday*, this moment in the middle of Lent encourages us to **rejoice**, because the joy of Easter is drawing nearer.
Even as our Lenten practices continue, we’re invited to notice the signs of grace already at work — the ways God has been guiding, strengthening, and renewing us along the path.
This week, consider:
✨ Thanking God for one way you’ve grown during Lent so far
✨ Sharing encouragement or kindness with someone who may need hope
✨ Spending a few moments reflecting on where God is inviting you to trust Him more deeply
Lent is a journey of renewal — and today reminds us that **joy is part of the path**.
Keep going. Keep trusting. Easter is getting closer.