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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, from the first word (in Latin) of the Entrance Antiphon of the Eucharistic Liturgy: “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice! Indeed, the Lord is ...