That is also the message of John the Baptist on this third Sunday of Advent. John appears in the desert saying that the time is nigh and that we are not ready: and be satisfied with your wages ...

Sabattus and Lisbon Falls are set to feature this blessing on the third Sunday of Advent, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15. Guests can bring any style of Baby Jesus figurine — from heirloom ...

The season of Advent harkens back to the fourth Century and is observed by Western churches starting on the Sunday nearest the Feast of St. Andrew (November 30) and for the following three Sundays ...

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). The third Sunday of Advent marks a pivotal change in the liturgical season of Advent, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby told Fox News Digital.

Advent occurs over four weeks as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday showing the nearness of the coming of Christ. The word ...

Pope Francis for the second consecutive Sunday was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus as he continues to recover from an acute bronchial infection. “Even today I won’t be able to ...

Pink candle: The third candle, often lit on Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, is pink or rose in color. This Sunday is a day of rejoicing and marks the midpoint of Advent. Pink ...

Pope Francis delivered his message for the Third Sunday of Advent from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. People brought their Baby Jesus figurines for Pope Francis to bless during his ...

Pope Francis delivered his message for the Third Sunday of Advent from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. The Sunday, which marks roughly halfway through the season preceding Christmas ...