It’s a time of preparation for the birth of Christ. This ancient season’s name derives from the Latin word adventus, meaning arrival, approach or coming.While the community becomes increasingly louder ...

As Advent begins on November 30, 2025, we explore the rich history and symbolism behind this Christian season of preparation ...

In worship, one common pattern for many years has been to use an Advent wreath, candles and themes of “Hope, Peace, Joy and ...

Advent is four weeks of prayer and preparation for Christians leading up to the arrival of God in Jesus of Nazareth on ...

Fresh ideas to elevate this special season and keep it liturgically focused and Christ-centered, as you prepare for the Child ...

Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, ...

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home ...

LITURGICAL THEME FOR THE DAY: Laetare Sunday is the popular name for the fourth Sunday in Lent, which comes from the opening of the Introit of the liturgy Laetare, Jerusalem” (“Rejoice, O Jerusalem”).

I’m writing this on Gaudete Sunday — the Sunday in Advent when our pastors wear rose-colored vestments signifying joy. We’re just hours past the funeral of my beloved mother-in-law, Beverly Jean ...

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Gaudete Sunday in Austerlitz Square in Ajaccio, France, Dec. 15, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) AJACCIO, France (CNS) — As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate ...

December 15, 2024, is the third Sunday of Advent, known in many Christian traditions as Gaudete Sunday. The name stems from the Latin Vulgate translation of Philippians 4:4: Gaudete in Domino semper.