There is more to the Advent calendar we see in shops. Why not embrace meaningful traditions, light candles weekly, reflect on ...

Advent can be observed in different ways, but I have chosen the one with its themes in this order: hope, peace, joy, and love. Whoever came up with that order was saving the best for last. Because ...

Christmas is often synonymous with Advent. In each part of the world, Christmas is celebrated in different ways, or not at ...

on the Liturgical CALENDAR : ADVENT IV – O Antiphon’s O Rex Gentium ...

The ancient liturgy honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through a Mass celebrated at dawn, in complete darkness, and lit only by ...

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 ...

This week’s Advent candle is the candle of Joy. I’m reminded that this kind of joy is not dependent upon having perfect ...

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

Janet Hommel Mangas grew up on the east side of Greenwood. The Center Grove area resident and her husband are the parents of ...

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

In late fall, after all the Halloween candy has been consumed and the fall décor removed from store clearance aisles, we step ...

Charleston area pastors, including Rev. Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel AME, share what it means that Jesus was born as we head into the Christmas season.