This period, known as Emmanuel or "God with us," shifts the focus from anticipation to presence. Five candles burn on the Advent wreath this morning. Four around the edges, their flames steady after ...

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.

Ask almost anyone, anywhere, and they’ll tell you that 2025 has been a hard year. We’ve witnessed global wars, school shootings and an alarming rise in political violence. We’ve endured a ...

Last Sunday was the first in the season of Advent. That morning I visited three churches along the O'Malley Road corridor. In last Saturday's column, I mentioned that not all churches observe Advent, ...

Advent, the time to prepare for Christmas, begins this Sunday as Christians will enter a time of reflection and preparation. Here's what to know about Advent.