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

In worship, one common pattern for many years has been to use an Advent wreath, candles and themes of “Hope, Peace, Joy and ...

Saint Seachnall, who was sent by Saint Patrick from Britain or Gaul to Ireland in the year 439AD. History records that Seachnall wrote a hymn in honor of Saint Patrick, which is probably the first ...

Advent is the season of hope, and it is bolstered by the opportunity for repentance. On the Second Sunday of Advent, Msgr. Joseph Prior echoes the cry of St. John the Baptist to repent from sin and ...

Advent season is a reminder about the importance of Christ in people’s lives, and prepares them to celebrate Christ’s birth ...

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

Pop star Gwen Stefani shared the importance of spending time in prayer ahead of the Christmas season. “It is important this ...

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 ...

An Advent Christmas devotional service organised by Nagaland Legislators Christian Fellowship (NLCF) in collaboration with Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) was held on Sunday under the theme ...

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

Jenny Marrs has a message for anyone going through a hard time this Christmas season. “Eight years ago, I shared this photo ...

Norwich Cathedral marked St Nicholas Day with a special Evensong service on Friday, December 5, during which 12-year-old Sébastien Dubroeucq was named the cathedral’s 2025 Child Bishop.