The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill discusses themes of Advent over time and how they can be applied today.

The time is ripe; this is the moment to make straight the paths, to remind ourselves that Christ is alive and the Spirit is ...

Global religious persecution affects Christians in Nigeria, Uyghur Muslims in China, and other communities as Advent ...

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes ...

The desired product of powerful prophecy is repentance unto salvation for all who believe. Preparing prophets do not seek ...

The Christian season of preparation takes place during the weeks leading up to Christmas.

John the Baptist’s preaching was severe, admitted Pope Leo. Yet, he said, his words are a call to take life seriously, urging ...

We often think of being blessed in terms of homes, jobs, money, and even power. But Mary’s story reveals that blessed does ...

November 30, 2025 – First Sunday of Advent Readings: Isaiah 2: 1-6; Psalm 122, R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7, 2025.

On this Second Sunday, we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, reflecting on the theme of peace and focusing on the “Prince of Peace” (Jesus) bringing deep, lasting harmony Shalom, beyond ...