Advent
The Latest
Celebrate the joy of the season with ‘The Great Big Christmas Show’
Join Father David Michael Moses and other Catholic social media personalities on Dec. 12 for this livestreamed Christmas variety show. Read more
PHOTOS: Vatican Christmas tree lighting ceremony 2022
A large hand-carved wooden nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter Square on Saturday night at the Vatican’s Christmas tree... Read more
Pray with the cast of ‘The Chosen’ this Advent season on Hallow
This Advent, Hallow, a Catholic meditation and prayer app, invites us to dive further into the journey that led to... Read more
What is Advent, anyway?
Here are a few points that might help you have a great Advent this year. Read more
Don’t let Christmas take you by surprise: lessons for Advent from the Church
The Church provides songs, signs, and symbols to enter into the season of Advent more fruitfully. Read more
Detroit bishop calls for penitential Advent after passage of abortion initiative
“Abortion is now legal in Michigan at an unprecedented level, and millions of lives are at stake. We must pray... Read more
Advent 2022: Check out some of our favorite Advent calendars for 2022
The U.S. bishops’ conference says Advent calendars “can help you fully enter into the season ... to prepare you spiritually... Read more
Assisi is illuminated with Giotto’s frescoes this Christmas season
Assisi debuted its Giotto Christmas light display in December 2020, but Italy’s coronavirus restrictions last year prevented people from visiting. Read more
'Mary on the Mantel'? Think 'Elf on the Shelf', but Catholic
Elf on the Shelf? How about helping kids live Advent with Mary on the Mantle? Read more
The meanings and traditions of Advent
Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into... Read more
Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath
Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles. The four candles represent the four weeks of... Read more
The best Catholic Advent calendars for 2021
Here’s a list of our favorite Advent calendars to bring the Nativity story to your family, and hopefully create cherished... Read more
Assisi in Advent: illuminated frescoes and a nurse in a nativity scene
Assisi unveiled a nativity scene Tuesday made of 50 figurines of shepherds, angels, and barn animals with a new addition... Read more
End executions for Advent, Catholic bishops tell Trump
Leading U.S. bishops are imploring the Trump administration to stop scheduled federal executions during the season of Advent. Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for the gift of conversion in Advent
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: 'Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God'
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during... Read more
Advent at Home: How Catholics are preparing for a season of joy - even in 2020
Wry jokes and memes about the decided awfulness of the year 2020 - with the pandemic, ensuing lockdowns and economic... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates a Filipino Christmas tradition at the Vatican
On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis celebrated a Filipino Christmas tradition in St. Peter’s Basilica -- the Simbang Gabi Christmas novena. Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a time of conversion
As Pope Francis blessed children's nativity scene figurines Sunday, the pope said that the Advent season is a time of... Read more
'The key is not to fight, but just to bear witness': How to preach Advent
The season of Advent roots us in the true mission of the Church, Archbishop Joseph Augustine Di Noia, O.P., adjunct secretary... Read more
