Sunday, Nov. 28, is the first Sunday in Advent (Year A). On Nov. 27, Pope Benedict XVI’s Advent begins with Saturday night vespers at 5pm, which he will dedicate to the unborn. On Nov. 28, the Holy ...

Sunday, Nov. 30, is the First Sunday of Advent. “Popular piety perceives that it is impossible to celebrate the Lord’s birth except in an atmosphere of sobriety and joyous simplicity and of concern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and serves as a period of ...

Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But what is Advent exactly? Spiritually, it’s meant as a celebration of the Earthly birth of ...