Among the hopeful and fearful seeking their place in an occupied city, the Virgin—Patroness of All the Americas—is a sign ...

Catholic educators are always looking for new and interesting ways to teach young people about the faith. One activity that has grown in popularity is the Jesse Tree. Jeff Hines, diocesan faith ...

Advent calendar: Advent calendars, an old German tradition, come in a wide variety of forms and styles, but the purpose is always the same: Mark the days of Advent as it gets closer to Christmas. The ...

Every year, Advent quickly approaches, and by the time it’s over, many Catholics are left saying, “I wish I’d done more to have a prayerful Advent.” “This time of the year is so busy that even with ...

It can represent repentance and penance, but for Advent it can also represent joyful hope. What is the significance of the Advent wreath? Advent Wreaths are a popular devotion. They have four candles ...

The advent wreath is used to symbolize newness, eternal life, and the death and resurrection of the promised Messiah. The lighting of advent candles and prayers recited in the weeks leading up to ...

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Meaning of Christmas symbols Advent Wreath. This is one of the most well-known symbols and its simplicity carries an extremely deep meaning. This crown is represented by four candles, these four ...

Catholic Bishops in North Africa have decried the ongoing conflicts in the Holy Land and across Africa, emphasizing that war is a failure of peace and violence only deepens suffering. In their Advent ...

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.