Advent begins Sunday and for Christians all over the world, it is a season of preparation. Perhaps you've seen or heard of people lighting candles during this season as they look forward to Christmas.

West Coast Catholic’s “Star of Bethlehem Rosary,” “designed to remind us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the newborn King,” is a concrete nod to the Advent season.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church speaks of the season saying (Paragraph 524): When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the ...

CNA Staff, Dec 2, 2023 / 08:00 am. As we begin Advent and prepare for the birth of Christ in all the practical ways — gift buying, tree trimming, decorating, meal planning, and more — it’s ...

Young Voices: Advent is a criminally underrated liturgical season. Beyond the obvious "get to Mass on all the Advent Sundays and every Sunday" exhortation, here are 10 simple tips for your Advent ...

The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids wants to invite people of all faiths to join them in celebration of the holiday season and Advent. However, many don't know what the season of Advent is ...

Today, December 12 — during the season of Advent — is the annual feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, an especially important day for Latino Catholics. But why is this day observed and what's ...

Denver, Colo., Nov 29, 2022 / 16:30 pm. Advent is a season of preparation, hope, and joy as we await the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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