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

In his final reflection for Advent, Deacon Franz Fruehwald explores the quiet and resolute faith of St. Joseph. He shows us ...

We can choose differently. The second week of Advent focuses on peace. We feel the word's weight when we say it slowly. Peace ...

Joy does not simply happen to us, writes Deacon Franz Fruehwald. It grows where there is space cleared by humility, softened ...

The third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, is a time to pause and rejoice. Joy is different from happiness and can ...

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes ...

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 Church is located at 11 Church St. Because of the Christmas holiday, the church office will be open this week only on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the ...

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church. The BVCC Sanctuary Choir Christmas Cantata "Noel Celebration," will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 21.

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Gaudete Sunday always startles me a little. Liturgically, we are still in the “preparation” weeks of Advent — still waiting, ...