“With our prayers, we now entrust the soul of our beloved pontiff to God, that he may grant him eternal happiness in the bright and glorious gaze of his immense love,” he added. View of St ...

Just as with the meaning of each Advent candle ... They are the hope prophesied in the Old Testament; the peace of the Incarnation; the joy it brings; the love we can experience — and Jesus ...

“It was hope, peace, joy and love.” Yet they simultaneously mourn ... (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune) The hymns and scripture readings of the service were tailored to themes of grief and ...

She said the content of the service, from scripture readings to music and prayers ... and two different candle-lighting ceremonies – one putting the Hope, Peace, Joy and Love candles on the Advent ...

In this political landscape, hope and joy ... Museum of Art) But joy isn't the only theme of the season. Along with the popular readings that proclaim good news, Advent Scripture readings also ...

Christmas joy is right around the corner ... How can you find delight in the seasons of Advent and Christmas? References to fear, common in the readings of the first Sunday of Advent, are now ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas.

Our family’s Advent wreath ... including hope, faith, joy and peace — and on our Gospel call to share them with others to build a more just and peaceful world. Together, let’s prepare our hearts for a ...

The next week of Advent offers us peace as we await the birth of our Savior. The third week brings us joy amid Lent's fasting and penance. The fourth and last week brings us to remember "the Angel's ...

Each candle represents a different theme of the Christian journey during Advent: the first candle symbolizes hope, the second peace ... Readings Advent Week 3: The Candle of Joy ~ Third Sunday of ...

Throughout the four weeks of the holiday, scripture readings encompass ... most important Advent traditions, the four candles traditionally represent hope, faith, joy and peace.