1 day ago · Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the …

1 day ago · Advent is a season in the Church’s life intended to renew the experience of waiting and longing for the Messiah. Though Christ has already come into the world, the Church …

2 days ago · The Catholic Church has been using Advent wreaths since the Middle Ages. Lighting candles as we prepare for Christmas reminds us that Christ is the light of the world.

Within the Catholic faith, the season of Advent holds profound meaning. It serves a twofold purpose: Preparation for the Birth of Christ: Advent is a time to prepare our hearts and minds …

Advent begins this year on Sunday, Nov. 30. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden …

A: Advent is a liturgical season in the Catholic Church that serves as a time of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas. Lasting four weeks, it begins on Sunday nearest …

6 days ago · The word Advent comes from the Latin ad-venire, meaning “to come to” or “arrival.” It is the first season of the liturgical year—four weeks of prayer, reflection, and preparation for …

The word Advent is derived from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming”. Advent is a season of hope, a time to nurture peace and experience joy in anticipation for the love that is …

Advent celebrates the past, present, and future of the Church. We remember our Jewish heritage and traditions, contemplate the Incarnation of Jesus as the Messiah, and prepare for the …

18 hours ago · The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at the end of November. In churches of many …