The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles. The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent — three candles are purple, and one is a rose color. The purple ...

"Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man." Let the hills sing for joy together before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge ...

If you’re not a Christian or Catholic, “Advent” might mean a cardboard calendar filled with chocolate, treats or beauty product samples. But for many Christians and Catholics, “Advent” is an important ...

There is something quietly revolutionary about waiting together. In a world that values individual achievement and personal spirituality, the season of Advent reminds us that our faith was never meant ...

During the holidays, Nativity scenes and Christmas trees decorate most Catholic homes, but what about Advent wreaths? Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four ...