"In the end, it’s not about how big our light is—it’s about whether we choose to shine" I SPENT Independence Day a little differently this year. Instead ...

As we light the candles of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—may we allow their flickering flames to illuminate the path to peace. May we embrace the waiting, the reflecting, and the hoping.

Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from Christmas.

In some Advent wreaths, a fifth candle, often placed in the center, represents the light of Christ that illuminates the world. “This Christ Candle is not merely a decorative element,” Fr. Ofori-Kumeni ...

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Sometimes, a fifth candle is added in the centre of the four celebratory candles, said Nancy Netto, resident of Marol, Andheri, and member of St John the Evangelist Church.

When Did the First Advent Season Start? The first Advent took place in either the 4th or 5th century. It was a time of prayer and fasting for new Christians.

First Week for Advent Prayer - Hope Candle As you light the first purple candle for the theme of Hope, use these Scripture readings and prayer: Scripture Reading: For to us a child is born, to us a ...