DEC. 1 this year began the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of our Savior Jesus Christ. The next week of Advent offers us peace as we await the birth of our Savior. The third week brings us joy ...

A rebel fighter guards the street in front of Lady of Damascus Church in Syria ... finding hope in the midst of chaos. "This is a particular need in Advent, as we stop and reflect and ask what ...

allowing believers to reflect on themes of hope, peace, joy and love. During Advent, Christians engage in various practices to prepare their hearts and minds. These may include attending church ...

Advent, a time of joyful expectation, calls Christians to embody hope in their families, workplaces, and communities. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes Advent as a season to renew ...

CIRCLE OF HOPE: A Reckoning With Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church, by Eliza Griswold When I picked up Eliza Griswold’s new book, “Circle of Hope,” I thought I was going to be ...

The inner dynamism of discernment fuels growth in faith, hope and love, forming the church into a community deeply attuned to God. The document calls for the transformation of synodal bodies ...

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