Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity. The name comes from Latin adventus ('coming; arrival'), translating the Greek parousia from the New Testament, originally …

Dec 9, 2025 · Advent is a four-week season dedicated to reflective preparation for the arrival, "advent", of Jesus Christ's Nativity at Christmas time as well and Christ's expected return in …

The Advent season is a four-week period in the Christian calendar that prepares people for Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas, while also pointing ahead to his promised return.

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Nov 20, 2025 · When Is Advent? The period of Advent follows a traditional timeframe each year. Advent lasts for four Sundays. It begins four Sundays before Christmas and concludes on …

Nov 30, 2025 · Advent is the time in which we prepare for Christmas, the memorial of Jesus Christ being born into the world. Preparations are practical, like decorating trees and gift …

Dec 13, 2025 · Advent, (from Latin adventus, “coming”), in the Christian church calendar, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also of …

What is the meaning of the Advent season? Many people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves as an anticipation of Christ’s birth in the season …

When Money Is Tight, Am I Morally Obligated to Give to the Church? E. Christian Brugger Catholic theology has always maintained a clear hierarchy of obligations. Before contributing …

As the days get shorter in many parts of the world, we enter a season of waiting and preparation. This liturgical season is Advent, in which we eagerly await the birth of Jesus. It is also the first …