During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas. As the ...

On Christmas Eve, the last candle of Advent is lit. The Christ Candle. It is one of the most well attended church services of the year. At the church I attend, the 11 p.m. candlelight service is my ...

Candles in the church always signify the light of Christ, said the Rev. Robert Grosch, priest at St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral. Even as candles bring light in dark places, so, too, does Jesus Christ ...

I didn’t grow up with Advent. My new church is celebrating it. What’s it all about? A: I’m so glad you asked! I didn’t grow up in an Advent church either and was slightly afraid of it, truth be told.

FLAME OF FAITH. The company’s Christus Rex candle is shown. Courtesy of Cathedral Candle Co. The Easter vigil on Holy Saturday brings the light of the risen Christ into the world. The Paschal candle ...

Sunday marks the start of Advent, a time when Christians will commemorate the coming of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to the earth. Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and includes ...

The Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week are known as Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday, but in Western Christianity, these days do not have widespread particular traditions or liturgy associated with them. The ...

On Christmas Eve, the last candle of Advent is lit. The Christ Candle. It is one of the most well attended church services of the year. At the church I attend, the 11 p.m. candlelight service is my ...