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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Advent is a season of calm, stillness and quiet. It is a season of hope, peace, joy and love. It is a season where we try to ...

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

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

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 ...

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