laetari
Laetare is a Latin word meaning "rejoice." It is most notably the first word of the introit for the fourth Sunday of Lent in the Roman Catholic Church, which begins with the antiphon "Laetare Jerusalem" (Rejoice, O Jerusalem). This Sunday, traditionally known as Laetare Sunday, marks a point of spiritual refreshment and anticipation during the Lenten season.
The name Laetare is significant because it signals a departure from the more somber penitential tone of
Laetare Sunday is sometimes also referred to as "Mid-Lent Sunday" or "Refreshment Sunday" due to its role