From that time, the Roman Church has always observed this arrangement of Advent, which gives it four weeks, the fourth being that in which Christmas day falls, unless December 25 be a Sunday.

"11 Here the Litany of St. Joseph (p. 543 f.) may be prayed, as a conclusion. Or the following prayer may be said.

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas each year ... The purple candles symbolize the prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifices and goods works undertaken during this time.

Advent is the period before ... by switching the colour to rose on the third or fourth Sunday. However, many still observe fasting and focus on prayer and penitence. This period is meant to ...

With Holy Week and Easter Sunday behind us, we wonder if, after Lent, we can continue some of our spiritual practices that we found so helpful. Yes!

Fourth Sunday of Lent ... As we continue our annual Lenten Observances of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the Church bids us rejoice because our redemption is near. Laetare Sunday is considered as a ...

Prayers and resources ... resources for the Third Sunday of Easter (Year C) Jesus knows us and cares for us, no matter who we are, just like a shepherd cares for his sheep. We try to listen to Jesus ...

Four topics emerge from this Sunday's readings ... The Divine One is Compassion, the fourth point that emerges from today's readings. This Sacred One reconciles, heals broken relationships ...

Amid papal mourning, an annual celebration of the Divine Mercy reminds the faithful that Easter joy triumphs over tears, with ...

Evangelical leaders are relishing the new atmosphere at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — and greater access to the president.

National Day of Prayer will be observed this Thursday at First Baptist Church of Brunswick, bringing together people from all ...