The attempt to project contemporary politics or our own aspirations onto such a sacred figure is always problematic.

Christians celebrate Advent as a time to prepare for the arrival of Jesus Christ and it’s celebrated in the four weeks leading up to Christmas, when his birth is celebrated. And though different ...

having for their end to prepare the faithful for the great feast of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Greek Church still continues to observe the fast of Advent, though with much less rigor than that ...

This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of the prophet Malachi, who predicted the arrivals of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) As the Old ...

Advent anticipates the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus’ birth and the hope of the second coming. This hour of prayer and reflection draws on moments in Scripture to help us awaken to what ...

What is Advent? Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus. It is all about preparing for ...

The reason that we do this is because God gave us Jesus and we should remember that. Christmas is an exciting time and we count down the four weeks leading up to it. This is called Advent.