Laetare Sunday

[ ley-tahr-ee ]

noun

1. the fourth Sunday of Lent when the introit begins with “ Laetare Jerusalem ” (Rejoice ye, Jerusalem).

Example Sentences

Sometimes called Laetare Sunday, this special day in the Lenten season celebrates feelings of joy amid the more somber moments of Lent.

From Fox News

To Pope Pius XI in Vatican City, Laetare Sunday last week was especially a day for rejoicing.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the U. S. for the past 54 years, Laetare Sunday has annually given some publicity to a man or woman whom the University of Notre Dame considers an outstanding lay Catholic.

From Time Magazine Archive