Advent

Articles

Mary in Advent

She is the first to wait for him. She carries him before anyone else can hold him. In Advent, Mary is not just honored. She is our guide.

The Advent Wreath

A circle of evergreen, four candles, and light growing in the darkness. The Advent wreath is simple, but it carries centuries of meaning.

The O Antiphons

For seven days before Christmas, the Church has prayed these ancient texts, each one a title of Christ, and together, a hidden message.

Why Purple?

Twice a year, the church turns violet. The color means something, and it's not quite the same both times.