The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle ... National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (CHBP), 1988.

We have decided to suspend the Advent Prayer Series indefinitely. However, this is an exciting time as we are currently working on new resources and initiatives that are responsive to our current ...

It may be hard to shift gears toward Christmas, with its cheery lights and traditions. But in the Christian year, Advent ...

Wreaths, candles and calendars ... For deeply Catholic Poland, Advent brings prayer, fasting and spiritual preparation for Christmas, according to the Polish Women’s Alliance of America. People stay ...

A group of the faithful gathers every Wednesday of the year in front of an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe located in the ...

Advent calendars are available in an astonishing range of materials, themes, and styles, stocked with goodies from beauty items to hot sauce, as opposed to the miniature images, lines of prayers ...

Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations. What does all this have to do with spirits?

This selection of Advent calendars cater to everyone, way beyond the traditional chocolate-filled ones. From Star Wars LEGO sets to holiday-themed socks, from beauty products to gourmet cookies ...

Traditionally, Advent calendars count down the days until Christmas. Some classic options have chocolate, caramels or other sweet treats hidden behind little doors, while others require you to ...