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

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

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 ...

Advent calls us to stay vigilant in the present to the ways of Jesus, for we do not know when these things will occur.

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.

Jews living in Iceland say politics over Israel and the local approach to religion often leave them feeling alone at the edge ...

When I was growing up in the Baptist Church, having an Advent wreath with lighted candles was never something that was a part of the services. I never saw an ...

New Mexico's paper bag lanterns illuminate the holiday season, but what you call them depends on where you live. Learn how ...

Officials said Sunday night that they would release a person of interest they had detained earlier. They did not identify any ...

The tradition of winter markets can be traced back to the Middle Ages but Sarah found each one had their own unique traditions ...

Nineteen-year-old Ella Cook has been named as one of two students killed in Saturday’s shooting at Brown University. The ...

The holidays are upon us, and 'tis the season for white elephant exchanges! If you need gift ideas for the big party, check ...