The Diocese of Blackburn's Board of Education kicked off its Year of Prayer with a powerful and engaging act of worship led ...

Prayers and Readings for Lighting the Advent Wreath Candles Here are some traditional prayers and readings for ... Families will typically light the candle together, often encouraging children to ...

God, I thank you for today. I thank you for cousins with whom to play. I thank you for the food we eat. I thank you for all ...

Christians light the first candle on the Advent wreath, which is often purple or blue in color. This candle is called the "Hope" or "Prophet's Candle," symbolizing the anticipation of the coming ...

Imagine expecting a new baby. For months, you prepare to welcome this addition, but in the last month, the preparations ...

Dec. 1 marks the beginning of Advent. Here are some ways you can make Christmas more meaningful and memorable with your ...

Waiting for a letter. Waiting for laughter. Waiting for love. Waiting for a phone call. Waiting for a pain pause. Waiting for ...

O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Savior bring life into the darkness of this world ...

The name Advent (From the Latin word Adventus ... that great day had every right to the honor of being prepared for by prayer and works of penance; and, in fact, it is impossible to state ...

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem have issued a joint Advent appeal for Anglicans to pray for Palestinian Christians and support the work of the Diocese of ...

A concert and lighted outdoor wreath will mark the Advent season at St. Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church. All members of ...