As the liturgical year begins, the Church reminds us of the three ways Christ comes in Advent: in the past ... tastes for “orientalism” in art. His critical eye suggests that the scene ...

West Coast Catholic has chosen the liturgical calendar for the past ... Baritus Catholic’s Instagram account features contemplative Advent art for its more than 94,000 followers throughout ...

At Nativity, and for many other Episcopal churches, the color for Advent, the four weeks before Christmas Day, is blue, not the purple used by most liturgical calendars. “Blue is a more hopeful ...

Amid the seemingly endless seasonal details demanding Christians’ time and attention — holiday parties, travel, gifts, decorating and more — spiritual preparations for the celebration of ...

Advent is a peculiar season, one that might only be known by those who attend liturgical churches that closely follow the Christian calendar. Some people put up Christmas decorations and trees ...

On the liturgical calendar, Advent falls between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and begins roughly four weeks prior to Dec. 25 each year. Although the Bible doesn’t say anything about observing the ...

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) explains on its website that the liturgical year is made up of six times or seasons: Advent, Christmas, Lent, the paschal Triduum ...

This week, Christians begin a new liturgical year and enter into the rich and ancient four-week season of Advent. For most American Christians, Advent passes virtually unnoticed, as the ...

As the beginning of the liturgical year, Advent is a period of anticipation and spiritual preparation, allowing believers to reflect on themes of hope, peace, joy and love. During Advent ...