And he wished people well on this journey. Another leader of faith shared comments on the theme of hope during the first week of Advent as the faithful prepare for the birth of Christ. Pastor ...

But the assurance at the heart of Advent is the antidote to fear. No matter how desperate the moment, we are told, time is on the side of hope. Such hope does not come naturally to human beings.

The Christian season of Advent promises light at the end of a period of darkness. In a time of war and devastating, draining natural disasters, it's high time for a bit of hope. This is ALL THINGS ...

Advent reminds us that Christian hope is shaped by what has happened and what’s going to happen again. My mother, Young Kim, was born in Korea in 1948 as the nation was on the precipice of civil ...

This examination of conscience, these acts of hope, these resolves to choose the light are at the very heart of Advent because they are the early signs of the coming of Christ. Fr. Patrick Howell ...

Learn more. Christians are in the Advent season. It is the season of preparation and expectant waiting. The watchword is hope, and these days, there is a lot of hoping going on, though much of it ...

For many, Christmas celebrations follow the four main themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Subscribe to have The Washington Times’ Higher Ground delivered to your inbox every Sunday.

In a world where wars, turbulence and insecurity rage in numerous locales, the Advent season is a time of stillness and contemplation, of silence and the hope for new birth. "For those in the ...

The Pope's Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season dedicated to preparing for Christmas. "For the great human family it is ...

How can I become the sign of hope in the place where we are?” The Advent season, rooted in hope and longing for the Messiah, is a time when Christians prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ.

We are in the season Advent. Advent means “coming” and is the four-week time we prepare for Christmas and the birth of a savior. Many of us light the candles on an Advent wreath that all ...

DEC. 1 this year began the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of our Savior Jesus Christ. The next week of Advent offers us peace as we await the birth of our Savior. The third week brings us joy ...