The mystery of that great day had every right to the honor of being prepared for by prayer and works of ... receiving its present name of Advent) was first instituted. It would seem, however ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

Ash Wednesday marked the first day of Lent ... along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary Time. Lent, the 40-day season of prayer, is a time of fasting and giving that Catholics ...