Advent comes from the Latin “ad + venire,” which means, essentially, “to come to” or “to come toward.” “Ad + venire” is the ...

Catholic Star Herald columnist Deacon Dean Johnson steps into the co-host chair on this week’s episode of ! He’s joined ...

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The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at ...

The video series will consist of four 12- to 15-minute-long episodes that explore the beauty and meaning of Advent traditions in an engaging and meaningful way and highlight a different cherished ...

The more we embody the Holy One, who negotiates and arbitrates among all peoples and across all cultures and nations, the ...

As Pilgrims of Hope our Advent observances recall and solidify our hope in the loving mercy of God and in His abiding presence in our lives and in the life of the Church. We prayerfully recognize that ...

Discover how the Jubilee Year and synodality deepen the meaning of Advent. A spiritual call to journey together in hope, ...

Fresh ideas to elevate this special season and keep it liturgically focused and Christ-centered, as you prepare for the Child ...

For Deacon Franz Fruehwald, Christmas with its decorations and shopping seems to arrive earlier each year. It’s easy to get ...

The 2025 digital Advent calendar from the Catholic Courier features 26 windows visitors can open to reveal multimedia “treats ...

4. Celebrate St. Lucy’s feast day on Dec. 13 by donning a candle-lit wreath and baking saffron buns. 5. Keep a gratitude ...