"The kingdom of heaven is at hand!" "In that great gettin' up morning, fare thee well, fare thee well." John the Baptist proclaimed the first of these statements, the second is from a traditional ...

When I lived in Peru, I knew a holy woman who always led the town in the traditional novena that prepared them for their big feast. She had a wonderful voice and she projected it so that a large crowd ...

The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 seconds of quiet each morning to find calm. Choosing quiet and embracing ...

In 2022, Advent starts Sunday, November 27. Each Sunday has a different spiritual theme and often involves the ceremonial lighting of an Advent candle. As with many aspects of any religion, Advent ...