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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, candles or prayers, Advent is a time of reflection and preparation. Advent is ...

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

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