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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In Christian churches, we are about to begin what is known as the season of Advent. Advent – which comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming” or “visit” – begins four Sundays ...

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

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 ...

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 ...