In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday: “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.” ...

The service also included hymns for the congregation, the readings “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver and “Weariness Feels Like” by Rev. Sarah A. Speed, scriptures from Psalm 80 and Luke 2, and two different ...

Each candle represents something different — hope, love, joy, and peace. While the theme of each candle is traditional, there does not appear to be a traditional order in which to celebrate. Whether ...

Both pastors will focus on the Advent wreath and the lighting of Advent candles, each representing a different feeling — grief, loneliness, anger, despair and even hope. The candle will serve to ...

The first purple candle is lit on the First Sunday of Advent and another candle is added on each of the following Sundays, with the pink candle lit on the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) to ...

Advent always starts four Sundays before Christmas. This year, Advent starts on Sunday, Dec. 1. What are the Sundays of Advent 2024? The Sundays of Advent 2024 are Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22.

Advent Week 3: The Candle of Joy ~ Third Sunday of Advent Prayers and Readings Advent Week 4: The Candle of Love ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent Prayers and Readings. SHARE. NEXT: 5 Ways to Practice ...

Advent is now considered the first season of the liturgical year, the church’s annual cycle of feast days and Scripture readings. Much like their ancestors, modern Christians see it as a season ...

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Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from Christmas.