Three candles burn now: hope, peace, and joy. Next week, we turn toward love, the culmination of everything Advent builds.

The lighting of Advent wreath candles is a cherished Christian tradition. Each candle represents a different value with the ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

God has given birth to a creation capable of participating in divine life. Jesus gave a replicable witness to that truth.

Advent “Coming” begins a new liturgical year for the Church and celebrates three comings of Christ: His birth into history 2000 years ago, which split time into BC/AD (contemplate that); his coming at ...

The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

However, we continue to observe the joyful character of Gaudete Sunday by lighting the rose-colored candle on the Advent ...

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia share a rare video of their children: In the clip on Instagram, they show all four ...

PRAYER: Lord, show us your ways and teach us your paths. Fill our hearts with true joy. Help us to live soberly, justly, and ...

Advent reminds us that preparing the way for Christ also means reshaping the landscape of our community with hope, justice and love. As we approach this Advent season, I find myself in constant ...

Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.