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 ...

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

As the midwinter darkness enfolds us, we can make time for contemplation as much as action, prayer as much as protest.

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

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.

What brings you happiness and is your source and cause of delight? Make your list and check it twice. The rose color is ...

Many parish volunteers are hard at work decorating their church as they’ve done for years, while others place laser-focus on ...

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

Vaccines are very much in the news. They have names and levels of effectiveness. Many people have trusted in their viability to decrease the chance of serious hospitalization. There are ...

Austria's Salzburg region offers magical Christmas markets, the famous Silent Night Chapel, twinkling lights and festive lake cruises.

Lookout Mountain United Methodist Church, 1300 Lula Lake Road in Lookout Mountain, Ga., invites everyone this fourth Sunday in Advent for the lighting of the fourth Advent candle, fellowship ... more ...

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