Incantations ring out at Mongolia's largest monastery as worshippers pray alongside pictures of the Dalai Lama, whose 90th ...

In the liturgical cycle, each Sunday of Advent is associated with a virtue, such as hope, peace, joy, and love. Here, we share a prayer to do with your family.

A Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 ...

During Sunday Mass, December 1, Monsignor Paul Dougherty deepened the congregation’s understanding of the word “advent” by citing the meaning of the Latin origin as “a coming to.” ...

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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.

Third Sunday of Advent is a time to rejoice, says South Carolina priest: 'Able to give love to others' Humanity, said Fr. Kirby, was created by God to 'rejoice always' ...

The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday showing the nearness of the coming of Christ. The word “gaudete” is derived from the Latin words “Gaudium,”or “joy,” and ...