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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 ...

The fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare (Latin for “rejoice,” be glad”) Sunday because today’s theme reminds us of God’s infinite mercy and patience. We rejoice because we are reminded that in ...

The story of the prodigal son is the story of Israel and of the human race. But it is also the story of every believer.

Scripture Reflection for March 30, 2025, Fourth Sunday of Lent Deacon Greg Kandra Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Culture Help us expand our reach! Please share this article on social media Submit a Letter ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Lent, March 30, 2025.

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is: Have you ever had a prodigal-son-like experience in your life?

On March 30 and on the Fourth Sunday of Holy Lent the Orthodox Church commemorates our Righteous Father John Climacus. He is called Climacus due to his authorship of the great spiritual work The ...

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 in Lent is called Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day in Britain and Ireland. This is the story ... Epistle for Mid-Lent Sunday The fourth Sunday in Lent, which in 2024 is Sunday 10 ...

The Sunday readings in Lent have been showing us the high points of salvation history — God’s covenant with creation in the time of Noah; his promises to Abraham; the law he gave to Israel at Sinai.

Jem Sullivan, a The Catholic University of America professor, provides a reflection on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2024.