After this, two years must pass before we walk with Mark again. I noticed a word pattern. It concludes with a verse from the Advent Sunday Gospel in lectionary Year B, which was read on 3 December ...

Years ago, I used to take care of my "Irish twin" nephews. One day, spring had finally triumphed over winter, the snow had disappeared and made way for that velvety-soft first growth of grass.

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Sam Sawyer, S.J., editor-in-chief of America Media, returns to “Preach” to discuss his Advent homily series, designed to be ...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila on Saturday reminded the faithful that the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of ...

Each week during Advent has a specific meaning and relevance. In the first week, Catholics will light the first candle. This ...

Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas ... s candle” and signals that Jesus is coming. On the second Sunday, a candle is lit to celebrate faith. This is based on the everlasting ...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) on Saturday reminded the faithful that the celebration for the Solemnity of ...

Peace: The second candle, sometimes known as the Bethlehem Candle ... One of the most common traditions is lighting the ...

The Sunday gospel lectionary reading for Advent 1 in Year C is Luke 21.25–36, from this gospel’s version of what is often ...