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 ...

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 ...

Ever wonder where the Advent wreath originated and what it represents? Advent wreaths are everywhere these days. That could be because in our politically correct society, the symbol of the wreath ...

The Advent Wreath: A very complex history. I am not sure whether the wreath has made a debut or a comeback. It was never a feature in the Advent liturgies of my childhood. As an altar boy I remember ...

Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into our lives. During a time of Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and family gatherings, ...

During the spiritual season of Advent, students at Wyoming Area Catholic attend a weekly prayer service to celebrate the season of Advent. Pictured are Deacon Bob Roman from Holy Redeemer High School ...