The fourth Sunday of Advent is symbolized by lighting the final candle on the wreath, representing love. This Advent season ...

The lighting of Advent wreath candles is a cherished Christian tradition. Each candle represents a different value with the rose candle representing joy.

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus on ...

As Christmas grows closer and closer, those who celebrate are busy with last minute preparations, including gift wrapping, holiday baking and celebration planning. However, for Christians, the weeks ...

The ancient liturgy honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through a Mass celebrated at dawn, in complete darkness, and lit only by ...

Three candles burn now: hope, peace, and joy. Next week, we turn toward love, the culmination of everything Advent builds.

Many parish volunteers are hard at work decorating their church as they’ve done for years, while others place laser-focus on ...

There is something quietly revolutionary about waiting together. In a world that values individual achievement and personal spirituality, the season of Advent reminds us that our faith was never meant ...

Gaudete Sunday always startles me a little. Liturgically, we are still in the “preparation” weeks of Advent — still waiting, ...