The first weeks of Advent focus more on the Lord’s second coming in glory than on his first coming at Bethlehem. The Gospel ...

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

The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at ...

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

Advent begins this Sunday, inviting Christians into a season of reflection, patience, and hope as they prepare their hearts ...

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

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

December is when many people open the first door on their Advent calendar. These are so common that few people realise it is ...

Celebrating the vigil Mass for the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Leo gave the Catholics what he described as “resolutions” to ...

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

More than three months after losing its Sunday Mass, the Sacred Heart of Jesus community is hoping the service will be ...

Growing up in my family meant a steady flow of house guests throughout the year. While it was mostly old friends and relatives, even the occasional exchange student, college student on a choir tour, ...