The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

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

Celebrate the Advent season of hope and preparation with a retreat day of prayer, presentation, Mass, Penance and ...

or Advent. It is a quiet time of reflection and contemplation of the upcoming feast, in contrast to the secular busy-ness of the season. During these weeks, Orthodox Christians fast from certain foods ...

Now, as we prepare for your arrival in Bethlehem let us walk alongside our sisters and brothers created in your image, who also seek refuge. This Advent let us see in them your face and be joyful, not ...

O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Savior bring life into the darkness of this world ...

Advent is a time when we wait in joyful hope, preparing for the coming of Christ. Our Advent family prayer resources encourage us to look to God as we prepare for Christmas, but also to take notice of ...

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