We, like Joseph, are invited to empty ourselves, choosing to abandon anything that can get in the way of our union with God or our collaboration with God's design for creation.

In his final reflection for Advent, Deacon Franz Fruehwald explores the quiet and resolute faith of St. Joseph. He shows us ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

Were you surprised to see so many local brands launch their own advent calendars this festive season? Their craze is very ...

Of all the four themes of Advent, love is the one that seemingly ties a bow around the others — both positively and ...

Although Advent calendars have become hot-ticket items, they still reflect their ancient Christian meaning, writes Matthew Robert Anderson.

The ancient liturgy of the Rorate Caeli Advent Mass honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through a Mass celebrated at dawn, in ...

The 23rd day of the annual Space Telescope Advent Calendar displays three spiral galaxies of varying size, seemingly close ...

The third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, is a time to pause and rejoice. Joy is different from happiness and can ...

For faithful Christians across Northeast Michigan, the reason for the season is simple, yet meaningful: The birth of a savior ...

To celebrate the holidays, Adopt Me! is running an in-game Advent Calendar. Each day, you can log in for a reward, all the ...

A Ramsey man has swapped out his advent calendar this year to take on 25 cold water dips in memory of his grandparents. Shaun Kelly has been taking to the island's beaches and rivers for 24 days to ...