The Marian Library has created two ways to listen to Christmas music that are perfectly in tune with Joy to the World! our 2024 Christmas exhibit. Start off the Advent season with familiar Christmas ...

Find today’s readings here. During the liturgical season of Advent, the church reflects on the three “advents” or arrivals of Christ. The first was his coming as Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth.

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.

COMMENTARY: Drawing from the spiritual wisdom of the great St. Bernard of Clairvaux, we can now observe the season with a broader horizon. The word ‘Advent’ is from the Latin ‘adventus’ for ‘coming’ ...

As we begin our journey of hope in this Advent season, we remember God's abundance, from the Garden of Eden to the gift of Jesus' life to the world. The abundant life that God promises is not ...

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 ...