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

Dr. Toni Reaves of the archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics leads “From the Manger to the Movement,” a four-week online exploration of the Christmas story and its links to universal themes of hope ...

Our consumer culture says "party all the time." But Advent songs emphasize the darkness that comes before the light.

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas. Join ...

What are the four candles on Advent wreaths? Where do Advent calendars come from? What is the holiday's true meaning? We've ...

At the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of active waiting during the Advent Season, as we learn to ...

As Advent unfolds in the far north, Bishop Erik Varden says the season's power lies not in cheerfulness but in hope -- "light shining at the darkest point of the night." ...

The lack of church decor also teaches about the penitential nature of the season. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the ...

Period before Christmas Eve can be a powerful time of evaluating what we can do to make changes personally and in our ...

Just about everyone enjoys a Christmas holiday with all the trimmings, including Santa's ho ho ho and Rudolph's red nose. But the preparatory time of Advent can serve as an invitation to explore more ...

This Advent, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, SJ is calling on the Catholic faithful, both clergy and laity, to honour our faith by restoring solemnity and reverence to the Church’s sacred ...