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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Discover why Advent’s third Sunday candle turns rose: the Gaudete “Rejoice” pause that marks we’re halfway to Christmas and ...

Concluding his reflection, Pope Leo said that Advent calls Christians to unite their expectation of the Savior with ...

We, like Joseph, are invited to empty ourselves, choosing to abandon anything that can get in the way of our union with God or our collaboration with God's design for creation.

A Yankee Candle Advent Calendar is currently on sale for $49.99 as part of Amazon's Black Friday event. The calendar includes 12 mini glass jar candles with various holiday fragrances. Amazon's Black ...