Advent This Advent, Jesus Christ 'is the only hope we have for peace,' says expert on religious freedom Faith leaders reveal why 'the hope of God is what we need in America in 2023' ...

Charlotte Dillion of Aurora leads worship at New Hope Advent Christian Church, a new church in Aurora. Since April 2023, the church has been holding Sunday gatherings at a westside home. Starting ...

These are basic components of society: Reliance and reliability. The USCCB offers another church teaching that applies broadly. “Advent isn’t about speculation.

Advent is a time for Christians to prepare and embrace “the reason for the season.” For many Christians, Advent is a time to look toward the celebration of the second coming of Christ.

Merton's 1963 article, "Advent: Hope or Delusion," which was later published in the book Seasons of Celebration, challenges Christians to think more deeply about what it is we are celebrating when ...

In this way, even the most mundane affairs can be animated with mysteries too great for this present world to hold. The Church sees the need to ponder this mystery of hope.

ADVENT 2024: WE HAVE A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT HOPE FROM CHIMNEY ROCK, NC THIS CHRISTMAS We must be intentional to discover quiet in the cacophony of sound, and peace in the chaos of the season.

Jason Young, the care and ministry pastor at Hope Community Church in Glenview, Illinois, said sports like pickleball can have both social and spiritual benefits. Young said he started going to ...

On Sunday morning, Dec. 3, the Latin Church of St. Catherine, in Bethlehem, was filled with local worshippers for the celebration of the solemn Mass of the first Sunday of Advent. | Marinella Bandini ...

In Advent Scripture readings, we hear much about joy and peace. But so, too, do we hear about wrath and judgment; and this year, Rebecca Bratten Weiss writes, that feels validating.