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

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

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

Those invited to do so would come down the central aisle to light the Advent Wreath. Five candles. Circular. Surrounded by greenery.

Advent “Coming” begins a new liturgical year for the Church and celebrates three comings of Christ: His birth into history 2000 years ago, which split time into BC/AD (contemplate that); his coming at ...

God has given birth to a creation capable of participating in divine life. Jesus gave a replicable witness to that truth.

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia share a rare video of their children: In the clip on Instagram, they show all four ...

However, we continue to observe the joyful character of Gaudete Sunday by lighting the rose-colored candle on the Advent ...

We can choose differently. The second week of Advent focuses on peace. We feel the word's weight when we say it slowly. Peace ...

PRAYER: Lord, show us your ways and teach us your paths. Fill our hearts with true joy. Help us to live soberly, justly, and ...

Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in ...