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

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

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 ...

Here are the 10 best Advent calendars of 2025 to count down to Christmas. They are creative, enchanting, and too festive.

With the start of Advent, we’re looking back on the Christian observance best known for its chocolate calendars.

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

On November 30, Wimborne Minster marked the start of Advent with its traditional darkness to light candlelit service. More ...

Rev. Joshua K. Owens serves as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in historic downtown Lumberton. He can be reached by email at [email protected].

In a rare gathering that bridged tribal bodies, political groups, and the wider public, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation ...

One of the things I do in my many side hustles is write devotions for Christian publications. A few years ago, Guideposts ...

An Advent message released last week from Pax Christi and the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence.

Every year Christmas seems to arrive faster, like a train thundering into the station before we’ve even packed our bags. We ...