It would seem, however, that its observance first began in the west, since it is evident that Advent could not have been looked on as a preparation for the feast of Christmas, until that feast was ...

And isn’t that what Advent is for? Isn’t it to prepare us with our acts of loving others for the coming of the Savior, either as the King of the universe, or as a baby cuddled in his mother’s arms?

our 2024 Christmas exhibit. Start off the Advent season with familiar Christmas carols as well as some that may be new to you. We hope you share these playlists with friends and family! When listening ...

The spirit of penance during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice" and takes its name from the first word of the Introit for that Sunday.

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...

Advent close AdventThe four weeks leading up to Christmas; during this period, Christians anticipate the story of the Nativity. is the period leading up to Christmas. It starts on the Sunday ...