This Advent season, a leading expert on Christian persecution around the world and religious freedom issues weighed in on how to stay rooted in faith and key values — and how to remain focused on the ...

In this second week of Advent, the faithful all over the world recognize that "we are living in troubling times," said Dr. James Spencer, president of the D.L. Moody Center in Northfield, ...

The term “Advent” originated from Latin “adventus,” which means “coming” or “arrival.” The Latin term, translated from the Greek word “Parousia,” is the term used in the New Testament’s original text ...

See the Church’s seasons through the eyes of the Church rather than those of the world. A young Sri gathers a piece of hay to add to Christ’s manger for a good deed as part of Advent activities to ...

With Christmas approaching, many Christians are preparing to celebrate the Advent season in preparation for one of the holiest days of the year. Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas on ...

This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of the prophet Malachi, who predicted the arrivals of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) As the Old ...

Waiting is rarely easy for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children. Watching the clock until recess, waiting in line at lunch, or taking turns with a favorite toy can stretch even the ...

"Our hearts are restless, until they can find rest in you." St. Augustine of Hippo "Our only desire and our one choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to God's deepening life in ...

Advent candles and a wreath help bring focus to the time before the coming of our Lord. Each candle represents a week of Advent. The rose candle is for Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, a ...