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

King Charles remembered the plight of Christians facing persecution around the world, as he attended an atmospheric, ...

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.

I have always been fascinated by John the Baptist’s appearance, demeanor, and character. He embodied passion, austerity, ...

The Schools Singing Programme held its annual Advent Mass, led by Archbishop Eamon Martin, in the beautiful surroundings of ...

Waiting for Christmas was a time of anticipation in the countdown of the advent calendar. The word advent derives from the ...

As the third candle of Advent begins to flicker — a pink flame symbolizing joy — we hear Mary’s song in Luke 1:46b–55. It is ...

PHOENIXVILLE — The regular schedule for Pawling Independent Baptist Church, 400 Pawlings Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, is Sunday School at 9:45 am, Sunday morning worship at 11 am, Sunday evening ...

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 ...

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