Advent is a period of reflection, joy and hope for peace. Here's what happens during Advent and why there are pink and purple candles.

This Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete (rejoice) Sunday. Pope Francis has consistently called us to live with joy, most especially in his apostolic exhortation "The Joy of the Gospel," in ...

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of South Carolina reflects on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, and its call to "rejoice always" and "pray without ceasing" as it relates to the holy season of Advent.

For many, Christmas celebrations follow the four main themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Subscribe to have The Washington Times’ Higher Ground delivered to your inbox every Sunday.

December 17, 2023, Third Sunday of Advent: The readings for the third Sunday of Advent draw attention to the connection between belief and praise.

Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from Christmas.

Advent starts Sunday. Here's what to know about the ancient religious season that leads up to Christmas.

Advent typically begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, known as Advent Sunday, and lasts until Christmas Eve. [When Does Advent Start in 2024?

A Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 The dream has more combinations than I can count, but the issue is always the same: Something ...

Each Sunday has a traditional meaning and prayers and readings assigned to it; they represent, in order, the Christian virtues of love, joy, hope, and peace.

The third week of Advent "Joy is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart." – Anon SYMBOLIZING joy, the third week of Advent brings us a rose or pink candle and so too, is this week's ...