I just heard a discussion about whether or not Father’s vestments yesterday were pink, magenta or rose. That discussion is held every year as Father Whoever, maybe a bit self-consciously, proclaims the joy of Laetare Sunday and then proceeds to explain that he really isn’t wearing pink. Unless a concerted effort is made by the priest to explain what laetare means, the name of the Sunday is lost on 90% of the pew-sitters. I just read an informative and funny post about the significance of this Sunday in Lent and invite you to read it too.
I could not pull up the post, but the color is beautiful. Our priests don’t wear the color, unfortunately! As a matter of fact they don’t speak of Laetare Sunday!