The traditional name for the Fourth Sunday of Lent is Laetare Sunday. This title comes from Laetare Jerusalem, “Rejoice, Jerusalem,” the first words of today’s entrance antiphon (brief scriptural text that is usually replaced with a gathering song). As we have reached the midpoint of Lent, we anticipate the joy of Easter with several options for softening our worship environment: rose-colored vestments, extra music, some floral enhancement.  These are not requirements, however, and many parishes choose to stick with purple vesture and a spare atmosphere.