During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

Altar server Emily Kneeream, left, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West Wyoming on Sunday. At right is altar server Nick Granteed. Bill ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Advent will be the theme of many services tomorrow, the first Sunday of the liturgical season that anticipates the birth of Jesus. Churches are also making plans for holiday ...

Advent wreaths, labyrinths, and the Stations of the Cross help me grasp the gospel anew. A few years ago, the women’s ministry at my Presbyterian church spent the weekend at a Catholic prayer retreat.

Christmas has been coming since the end of September, judging by the inventory that appears in many stores at that time of year. Hallowe’en candy and Christmas cards somehow appear side by side in ...

The Philippines Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leads in the temple lighting countdown during the Manila Philippines Virtual Temple Lighting ceremony on November 27.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Christmas grows closer and closer, those who celebrate are busy with last minute preparations, including gift wrapping, holiday ...

Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means an arrival or visit. It is observed on the four Sundays before Christmas on December 25. An important feature of the worship during the period is ...

• Reformation Lutheran Church, 3670 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township, will celebrate the first Sunday in Advent at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Masks are required. The Reformation Choir, under the direction of Dr.