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ADVENT'S GIFT iStock/Paradisus Dei Advent Advent is a time to slow down, reflect on the gift of 'presence,' urges Texas faith leader
'GOSPEL MOMENT' St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Advent Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace'
Lifestyle 2 days ago Mom's Christian Advent toy to sell out completely as faith revival sweeps America A Dallas mother created the "Finding Jesus" interactive Christmas countdown activity set. Its plush doll and puzzle pieces help families focus on the Nativity story.
Opinion November 30 First Sunday of Advent reminds us that hope is our calling even in the darkest times Despite 2025's global wars and crises, the season of Advent reveals how hope endures through the darkness, drawing on research and real-world examples of transformation.
Lifestyle December 24 Why Christmas and the birth of Jesus are all about hope, peace, joy and love The birth of Jesus at Christmas is all about hope, peace, joy and love, writes Lauren Green of Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ this holiday season — here's why this matters and the origin stories of each.
Advent December 24 3 Advent food traditions, each with 'its own story,' from around the world Advent and Christmas come with many different traditions, including those of the culinary variety. Here's a look at three different food customs from around the world.
Advent December 22 Advent reminder: Jesus Christ brought 'true peace' to the world, says Texas pastor Pastor Jeremiah Johnston reflects on Hebrews 10:5-7, a conversation between Jesus and God at the incarnation of Christ. Jesus, Johnston said, brought "true peace" to the world.
Opinion December 8, 2024 ADVENT 2024: Four ways to discover peace through the practices of Advent We must be intentional to discover quiet and peace in the chaos of the season. We live in a world where division, distraction, despair often drown out the still, small voice of God.
Advent December 24, 2023 On Fourth Sunday of Advent, remember the promises made to the Virgin Mary by Gabriel, says Michigan priest Fr. Joseph Krupp of Michigan reflects on the promises made to the Virgin Mary by the Archangel Gabriel for this reflection on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Advent December 23, 2023 Three Advent food traditions from around the world help the faithful 'celebrate as a community' Advent and Christmas come with many different traditions, including those of the culinary variety. Here's a look at three different food customs from around the world.
Advent December 22, 2023 Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace' Las Posadas is an annual nine-day observance in the days before Christmas Eve. During Las Posadas, children dress up and reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.
Advent December 21, 2023 As the joy of Christmas nears, four faith leaders reveal Advent's blessings: 'We look forward with hope' Four faith leaders from across the United States shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital their insights and inspiration as the Advent season draws to a close just ahead of Christmas.