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 ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7, 2025.

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

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

This Sunday’s Gospel reading offers us the perfect lesson for this second week of Advent. John the Baptist is preaching along the Jordan River, and people from all over Judea are coming to hear him.

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

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

Advent comes from the Latin “ad + venire,” which means, essentially, “to come to” or “to come toward.” “Ad + venire” is the ...

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today It’s time to say goodbye to fall decor. We’ll trade out the ...Read ...

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 ...

For Deacon Franz Fruehwald, Christmas with its decorations and shopping seems to arrive earlier each year. It’s easy to get distracted, which is why Advent helps us stay alert and prepare for the Lord ...