4th Sunday in Lent

The psalm sets the tone this day: “Happy are they whose transgressions are
forgiven, and whose sin is put away!” Happy are those who have “become the
righteousness of God” in the merits of Christ Jesus. Happy are those for whom the
forgiveness of God has “rolled away . . . the disgrace” of former times. Happy is the
father at the return of his prodigal son. Happy are we that our sins are forgiven for
Jesus’ sake. Rejoice!