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

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas ...

Joy does not simply happen to us, writes Deacon Franz Fruehwald. It grows where there is space cleared by humility, softened ...

The more we embody the Holy One, who negotiates and arbitrates among all peoples and across all cultures and nations, the ...

Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14, 2025.

Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, is a time of preparation for the arrival of the Christ child in many Christian ...

The second candle that we light on the Advent wreath this Sunday reminds us of peace, and Deacon Franz Fruehwald points to ...

The goal of Advent is to grow in holiness, to grow closer to the Holy family and become a holy family ourselves. Christ is ...

The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 ...

O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it ...

This is truly a season of "already, not yet" when Christ is already present to us in the poor and vulnerable, but we have not yet embraced Christ's call to love one another with the radical love of ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...