Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of South Carolina reflects on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, and its call to "rejoice always" and "pray without ceasing" as it relates to the holy season of Advent.

Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2024 Zephaniah 3:14-18a Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 What a picture! God, so in love with humanity that divine joy explodes into dance ...

This story appears in the Marty Haugen's Advent reflections feature series. View the full series. A mother and son make an Advent wreath at St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville, Ill., in 2010.

Joy in a king of peace who will conquer death with nary a violent act. Joy in everyday things such as having a place — any place! — to lay your head, swaddling clothes and a sleeping newborn.

The final weeks of Advent are about joy, power and majesty—all appearances to the contrary notwithstanding. On the third Sunday our church puts aside the priest’s purple vestments with their ...

The church calendar is not amiss on this important occasion. "Each week of Advent focuses on a different theme — hope, peace, joy, and love.

December 15, 2024, The Third Sunday of Advent: The people of God have real desires and bring heartfelt petitions to God. Their capacity to receive God’s response is the measure of the joy they ...

The annual liturgical calendar reminds us of the cycle of seasons— Advent, Christmas, Easter, Lent, and Ordinary time. This year, 2024, Advent begins on De. 1 and ends Dec. 24.

So Jesus, the deliverer of salvation encourages His people, “Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:20) Advent is cause for joy. Joy in the Lord. Joy in His coming.

To become more consciously and constantly aware of his presence is to be filled with joy and peace. The text mentions moderateness. The Greek word is epieíkeia, which means gentleness.

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.