"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). The third Sunday of Advent marks a pivotal change in the liturgical season of Advent, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby told Fox News Digital. Kirby ...

Advent comes from the Latin “ad + venire,” which means, essentially, “to come to” or “to come toward.” “Ad + venire” is the ...

Sunday, Dec. 13, is the Third Sunday of Advent (Year B). Mass Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11; Luke 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28. This is the Third Sunday of Advent, ...

"As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord GOD make justice and praise spring up before all the nations." -Isaiah 61: 11 "Rejoice always." -1 ...

Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Whether you celebrate the season with calendars, candles or prayers, Advent is a time of reflection and preparation. Advent is ...

Throughout Advent, a prominent Nativity scene serves as a continual reminder of the Church’s participation in attentive ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, we pause to celebrate that the coming of Jesus and God's justice are near. Gaudete is a Latin word meaning "rejoice," and as we take this moment to pause ...

This Advent, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, SJ is calling on the Catholic faithful, both clergy and laity, to honour our faith by restoring solemnity and reverence to the Church’s sacred ...

A few times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Mondays, and features retired Methodist minister Paul Graves, of Sandpoint; ...

Today’s Gospel from John shares several similarities to the Gospel from Mark last Sunday. Both highlight John the Baptist as the herald for the Messiah. Advent is a great time to reflect on people who ...

Keurig's 24 Cups of Cheer Advent Calendar is on sale for $20. The gift set incorporates seasonal flavors with a variety of ...