That’s what Advent should be – though I would have preferred it without the broken ribs. Even so, lying in a hospital bed, resting, and being still meant quiet time for prayer, reflecting on God’s ...

St. Jude Church hosts a Festival of Lessons & Carols on Dec. 21, inviting all to reflect on Advent through Scripture and song ...

SALISBURY — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is inviting the entire community to its “Advent Lessons and Carols” on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 10:30 a.m. The St. Luke’s Choristers and Adult Choir will present ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection for the readings and Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Dec. 21, 2025.

This last day of November ends another calendar month and moves us closer to December 21, the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, when we will be plunged into deeper darkness. Meanwhile, ...

Hang a stocking for Jesus. Fill it with notes and prayer intentions during Advent. You can pray for those intentions in the ...

It’s supposed to be “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but it’s also, ironically, a season when parents often lose their peace. Here are some practical ways to feel God’s peace during the Advent ...

When I finished high school, my father thought it would be a great experience for me to learn from working in an office for the summer. Instead, I found a job as a counselor in a camp sponsored by ...

If you’re not a Christian or Catholic, “Advent” might mean a cardboard calendar filled with chocolate, treats or beauty product samples. But for many Christians and Catholics, “Advent” is an important ...