The Christian season of Advent promises light at the end of a period of darkness. In a time of war and devastating, draining natural disasters, it's high time for a bit of hope. This is ALL THINGS ...

(RNS) — Advent is supposed to be a time of anticipation and hope, but the threat of global warming brings me anxiety and fear. Scientists for decades have warned us that global warming is real ...

Levine helps her readers view the stories leading up to Jesus’ birth through Jewish eyes, uncovering hidden layers of humor, tragedy, hope, and promise. A leader’s guide and DVD are also available.

Advent strikes a balance of a penitential season full of joyful hope—a hope we experience in waiting for a baby, in waiting for the baby. Meditating on the expectant Blessed Mother is one way to ...

Judgment and hope are the hallmarks of Advent. Not fire-and-brimstone, God’ll-get-you condemnation nor pie-in-the-sky, cross-your-fingers optimism; rather, the judgment necessary to set right a world ...

The Pope's Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season dedicated to preparing for Christmas. "For the great human family it is ...

For many, Christmas celebrations follow the four main themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Subscribe to have The Washington Times’ Higher Ground delivered to your inbox every Sunday.