As we come to the end of our lenten journey and the end of our book study of Max Vincent’s “Because of This I Rejoice,” I wanted to say a bit about Vincent’s final thoughts regarding Good Friday and reflect on the study of joyful Christian practices throughout Lent. Although “joyfulness” and “lenten disciplines” are not two images that are commonly connected, I think Max Vincent has presented a thoughtful and spirit-led discussion for walking through Lent in this way. I also appreciate his use of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, as the Apostle Paul has written most often and most powerfully of the importance and centrality of the cross in Christian belief and practice. The joyful letter to the Philippians served as the perfect outline for Vincent’s discussion of the Christian virtues and a life centered in the saving grace of Christ’s cross and resurrection.