O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it ...

Our consumer culture says "party all the time." But Advent songs emphasize the darkness that comes before the light.

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

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

Nor can we observe Advent without the Blessed Mother. “Among creatures, no one knows Christ better than Mary; no one can introduce us to a profound knowledge of his mystery better than his Mother,” ...

LITURGICAL CALENDAR TODAY: Saint Adelaide of Burgundy, 10th Century ...

LITURGICAL CALENDAR TODAY – St Stephen the Confessor, Archbishop of Surozh, 7 th Century – a native of Cappadocia who took ...

With December just around the corner, now's the time to buy an advent calendar if you haven't already. For chocolate lovers, there's no shortage of tasty choices, with everyone from Cadbury to Hotel ...

In churches across the country, congregations on Sunday are singing Hoosianna, the opening hymn of the Finnish hymnal. More than two centuries old, the hymn reflects the intertwined histories of ...

As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas. Join ...

The first Sunday of Advent 2025 is tomorrow, Nov. 30, less than four weeks before Christmas this year, and while the Church provides this time to allow you to be caught by the joy of the Incarnation, ...

Advent calendars aren’t just for humans, our four-legged friends can join in the festive fun too. A dog treat advent calendar turns the countdown to Christmas into a daily treat-filled experience, ...