Father Paul Soper of Boston and Joseph Adams of Cleveland both received the Avery Cardinal Dulles Apostolic Activity Award.

Let us live kind, just and holy lives as we get ready for the coming of Jesus. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. We give you thanks Almighty God for these gifts ...

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For this month's panel, we asked our participants: Does your congregation have any special or unusual Advent or Christmas customs? Are there any that are characteristic of your country/culture?

Family and presidential history buffs alike gathered at the Nation Cathedral in D.C. on Saturday to commemorate President Woodrow Wilson’s 167th birthday in an annual wreath-laying ceremony.

Fried said Sister Flavia, one of the school’s spiritual leaders, loved to bring different aspects of the Catholic faith to life for her students, and the Living Advent Wreath was one of her favorites.

This week of Advent, you are invited to “wind up” (or shake up) music boxes and a snow globe from the Marian Library's collections. Listen peacefully to the familiar notes of “Silent Night,” “Away in ...

I was interested to read about the dedication of this young man's family to Catholic life ... A case for an angry Advent', is 100% absolutely on point (ncronline.org, Dec. 19, 2024)!

A wreath with as many candles as Advent has days - namely 20 - plus four large lights for the Sundays of Advent. There's a touching story behind it: the founding father of Diakonie Deutschland ...

Here is how the Advent wreath is used by the major religions. Catholic churches use the traditional colors of purple, pink and white. They use the purple color to signify penance. It's also the color ...

Lovingly crafted unique items made from ceramics, felt and textiles can be purchased as well as candles made from beeswax, jewelry, freshly bound Advent wreaths and original calendars. Mulled wine, ...

Beginning on 1st December 2024 (four Sundays before Christmas) and ending on 24th December, Advent marks the beginning of the Catholic ... tradition is the advent wreath candle.