Candles of joy, despite all the sadness. Candles of hope where despair keeps watch. Candles of courage where fear is ever ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for ...

Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila warned Christmas celebrations risk becoming “shallow and empty” if society replaces ...

For faithful Christians across Northeast Michigan, the reason for the season is simple, yet meaningful: The birth of a savior ...

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 ...

Although Advent calendars have become hot-ticket items, they still reflect their ancient Christian meaning, writes Matthew Robert Anderson.

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for ...

New releases shed light on culture, sacraments and liturgical living. Check out some of these new titles for Catholics to ...

Charleston area pastors, including Rev. Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel AME, share what it means that Jesus was born as we head into the Christmas season.

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 ...

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes ...