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.

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As we continue our journey through Lent, the Church gently reminds us that every Friday of this sacred season is a day of required abstinence.

All Catholics age 14 and older are asked to abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent, uniting this small sacrifice with the saving sacrifice of Christ. Each Friday calls us to remember the day our Lord gave His life for us — a simple act of penance offered in love and gratitude.

Abstinence is more than an obligation; it is an invitation. In giving up something ordinary, we make room for grace. In embracing a small sacrifice, we turn our hearts more fully toward God as we prepare for the joy of Easter.

If you're wondering where to eat this Friday, consider joining your local parish community for a Fish Fry or Lenten Meal. Many parishes across the Archdiocese are hosting gatherings that bring people together in fellowship during this holy season.

Find a Fish Fry or Lenten Meal near you here: [https://www.archbalt.org/lenten-resources/directory-friday-fish-fries/](https://www.archbalt.org/lenten-resources/directory-friday-fish-fries/)

Let us walk this Lenten path together — faithfully, prayerfully, and with hope. ✝️

You’re invited to join the Archdiocese of Baltimore for a special Stations of the Cross dedicated to our immigrant brothers and sisters.

🗓 March 27
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 S. Conkling St.

As we walk the Way of the Cross, we will lift up in prayer all who journey in search of safety, opportunity, and hope. Together, we unite our hearts with Christ’s suffering and stand in solidarity with those who carry heavy crosses today.

All are welcome. Come and pray with us. ✝️

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