Simple acts of kindness can light the world one candle at a time, observes Derrick Porter in this week's "Music & the Spoken ...

4. Marian Symbolism: The season of Advent also highlights the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is seen as a model of ...

Advent often risks being overshadowed, as the anticipation of Christmas begins so early. For at least the past month, the ...

To coincide with the first day of Advent, tomorrow Sunday 1 December, Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe, the delegate of the ...

Source: ‘The colour purple’ Most colours are easy to make but purple…? It took centuries to discover. That is why Lydia (Acts 16:14) was somebody of note. She was in the trade. It was so rare it was ...

The sacred season of Advent begins on December 1, marking a four-week countdown to Christmas with themes of hope, peace, joy, ...

Advent is a reminder that we are building a more just world. Meeting people and hearing their stories transforms fear about ...

If you are in a church that uses the Book of Common Prayer and it is the right day, you will hear Psalm 1 begin: “Blessed is ...

The Brush Church of the Nazarene invites the community to a free concert, Usher In Advent & Christmas with Lament, on Sunday, ...

Advent retreats are a good way to keep one’s focus on Christ during this season of preparation. (Getty Images) “To ...

The stars will once again come out when Diss celebrates the advent of Christmas with one of the most-anticipated events in ...

A dozen churches will open their doors to the public on Dec. 7 for the inaugural Tour of Steeples, a community event that ...