"Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem ... entering this world as a babe in a manger, here are Catholic prayers for your entire family to embrace the joyful hope of this season.

EASTON, Massachusetts — The Museum of Family Prayer has been temporarily closed ... Rosary and Mass services on Monday, setting an Advent wreath on fire. The Easton, Massachusetts museum was ...

The purple represents prayer, penance ... that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family. To bless your Advent wreath at home, follow our guide: “How to bless your Advent ...

Each Sunday, we would come to the dinner table as a family, light the Advent wreath and read a prayer that would remind us of that Sunday’s special meaning. Then we would open our gifts and ...

Scripture readings, prayer and reflection are integral to Advent. Some people light candles on an Advent wreath. For others ... done personally or as a family unit in the home.

The tradition of an Advent wreath with candles may date back to ... The purple candles symbolize prayer, penance and preparation during the season. The rose candle is lit on the third Sunday ...

During Advent, Christians engage in various practices to prepare their hearts and minds. These may include attending church services, reading scripture, participating in prayers and performing ...