By Michael Tix, Spiritual Reflections As I write this reflection, today is my Dad’s 90th birthday. In the course of those many years, Dad has seen amazing things ranging from the sadness of ...

Each Sunday during Advent, we’ll share a reflection to help you deepen ... Let us cherish this sacred moment, embracing the promise of Christ and sharing the love of the newborn Savior.

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Purple is used to symbolize the love that comes through Christ. This third Advent candle represents the joy that the shepherds felt when they found out about the coming of the Messiah. It is also ...

Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus is salvation ...

Christians throughout the world celebrate Advent — which means “arrival ... Each candle represents something different — hope, love, joy, and peace. While the theme of each candle ...

Help us love and respect one another and make your presence known by the way we care for others. May this blessing remain upon this house and upon all who live here. Through Christ our Lord.

The word used for love in the New Testament of the Bible ... This is known as Advent. For most Christians, Advent is a time of great excitement and expectation. There are many customs and ...

When Jesus began His ministry, He came to His hometown of Nazareth in Galilee. In the synagogue He read, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the ...