The new lectionary has now been in force since the beginning of Advent last year. I say “in force” rather than a more neutral expression, because there was no ...

In the liturgical cycle, each Sunday of Advent is associated with a virtue, such as hope, peace, joy, and love. Here, we share a prayer to do with your family. The Fourth Sunday of Advent focuses ...

That is also the message of John the Baptist on this third Sunday of Advent. John appears in the desert saying that the time is nigh and that we are not ready: and be satisfied with your wages ...

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday ... The purple candles symbolize the prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifices and goods works undertaken during this time.

During Advent, Christians engage in various practices to prepare their hearts and minds. These may include attending church services, reading scripture, participating in prayers and performing ...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially approved the use of the third stanza of the new national anthem as a prayer during public events in the country. This was disclosed by the ...

"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.

The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday ... which is rose in color. The prayers of the Mass are joyful. The immediacy of Christmas is explained in the first prayer, or ...

There is a good example of this in a eucharistic prayer: “We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.” I understand, and believe, the underlying idea — which I have ...