In Christian churches, we are about to begin what is known as the season of Advent. Advent – which comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming” or “visit” – begins four Sundays ...

The name Advent (From the Latin word Adventus, which signifies a coming) is applied, in the Latin Church, to that period of the year, during which the Church requires the faithful to prepare for ...

By Michael Tix, Spiritual Reflections As I write this reflection, today is my Dad’s 90th birthday. In the course of those many years, Dad has seen amazing things ranging from the sadness of ...

We invite you to pray with the Church the following prayer from the seasonal Mass, The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Annunciation of the Lord: It is appropriate to celebrate the Mass of the Visitation ...

The spirit of penance during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice" and takes its name from the first word of the Introit for that Sunday.

TYRONE—Parishioners of St. Matthew Church focused during the fall and Advent season on widening its circle of care.   The ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: When is it permitted to use the liturgies from the Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary during Lent and Advent? A: According to No. 21 of the ...

The “Advent Tea” is still going strong today, Irelan said, with men and women from the church involved taking part. “During the pandemic, the church held virtual teas and raised a record ...

Advent close AdventThe four weeks leading up to Christmas; during this period, Christians anticipate the story of the Nativity. is the period leading up to Christmas. It starts on the Sunday ...