In the light of Advent and the Gospel of Matthew, we can discover why it’s the most generous time of year — and why we should act the same all year round!
The feast is rooted in an icon created in the early 1990s, and recognized by St. John Paul II when he was in Denver for World Youth Day 1993.
The Church historically honored the Immaculate Conception eight days after the initial feast, on what is called the Octave Day.
Go ahead and invite someone to church this Advent. What’s the worst that could happen? And how could God work through your invitation?
Notre Dame welcomes Christmas back with a nativity scene full of hope and quiet beauty.
Gaudete Sunday is a unique Sunday during Advent that heightens the anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ.
St. Lucy can be included in the list of Wise Virgins, as she successfully kept the light of her purity lit, waiting for the Bridegroom to come.
Having all three observances fall within the same week is partly a calendar quirk, yet it reveals something about the breadth of Marian tradition.
We can all think of times in our lives when a new thing sprouted forth from a seemingly dead trunk, says Pope Leo XIV.
He encouraged us to serve "without complaining," reminding that "the smile on our lips is a sign of the grace within us."
'Behold the Wonder: The Coming of Christ Though Mary’s Eyes' aims to give readers an experience of both lectio divina and visio divina.
We owe this priest thanks for so much of the beauty that characterizes this season because he defended the use of art and images from the iconoclast heresy.
These three (free!) daily email reflections will give us a chance to focus our Advent on beauty in this Jubilee of Hope.
Many people know St. Andrew by the cross that he is depicted with, a cross that is now flown on various flags throughout the world.
Also looking forward to Christ's Advent at the end of time, we find that time is bending back around on itself.
Magnificat's Advent app (or ebook) stands out for offering the essentials and some perks you'll appreciate.
These Advent tools for kids look especially promising! They can inspire your family to have a beautiful and unforgettable Advent.
