For Deacon Franz Fruehwald, Christmas with its decorations and shopping seems to arrive earlier each year. It’s easy to get ...

PRAYER: Gracious Father, we pray, this day for the grace for the ability to be agents of justice and mercy, so that we may be ...

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent began Nov. 30, the start of the new liturgical year.

As Advent begins on November 30, 2025, we explore the rich history and symbolism behind this Christian season of preparation ...

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

Fresh ideas to elevate this special season and keep it liturgically focused and Christ-centered, as you prepare for the Child ...

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

Advent is four weeks of prayer and preparation for Christians leading up to the arrival of God in Jesus of Nazareth on ...

The video series will consist of four 12- to 15-minute-long episodes that explore the beauty and meaning of Advent traditions in an engaging and meaningful way and highlight a different cherished ...

Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, ...

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