In the short days and long nights of Advent, we realize how we are always needing salvation by our God. Around this wreath, we shall remember God's promise. Then the Scripture is read: Listen to ...

Ellen O’Brian hadn’t bought a candy-filled advent calendar ... and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace, joy and love.

Byrne was in Seattle with fellow faith leaders at the St. James Cathedral, and Jesuit and diocesan priests alike present for the meeting felt “a great sense of joy” when Francis called out the ...

Traditional versions often included simple treats or scriptures. Creating a homemade advent calendar with personalized notes or activities can build anticipation and provide daily moments of joy ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

For Maizie Stoklasa, the priority right now is rest. The Clarkson/Leigh sophomore certainly earned it. Despite battling a ...

"We all grew up loving Peanuts especially at the holidays, and we can't wait to bring fans a new way to experience the joy from this timeless ... "Digital Advent calendars are growing in ...

That's what most of us say when we see a photo of a famous person with an updated face: "Wow, they've had work done." The ...

PG&E announced Wednesday that it would be holding an outreach meeting at the Mountain Joy Bible Fellowship Church on May 6 to meet with customers in the Forest Ranch area to discuss future ...

The episode of Krishna and Radha is one of the most enchanting one for devotees since it is illustrative of the highest form of bondage between the divine and hu ...

Weekly sermon summaries for local and area churches.