Scripture readings, prayer and reflection are integral to Advent. Some people light candles on an Advent wreath. For others, Advent is celebrated as a faith community with long-standing traditions.

(RNS) — The Scripture readings during Advent are a mix of comfort and challenge. On the one hand, the readings from Deutero-Isaiah (Isaiah 40-56) offer us comfort.

Many Christians also participate in daily or weekly Scripture readings and prayers during Advent, according to Christianity.com. Acts of kindness and charity are another significant aspect of Advent.

In Advent Scripture readings, we hear much about joy and peace. But so, too, do we hear about wrath and judgment; and this year, Rebecca Bratten Weiss writes, that feels validating.

Advent is a period of reflection, joy and hope for peace. Here's what happens during Advent and why there are pink and purple candles.

Scripture scholars Barbara Reid, O.P., and Victor Cancino, S.J. join host Ricardo da Silva, S.J. to discuss how preachers can help Catholics enter into the Advent season—even as the world around ...

Biblical readings during Advent focus on justice and peace. The current move to begin marking the season earlier began in 2005, ... Pastor Craig Mueller says that Scripture, ...

The 25-day prayer challenge began Monday — and as part of the effort, both he and actor Liam Neeson guide people through a variety of prayers, meditations, Bible readings and more. This is no ...

But Advent, the four-week period of pre-Christmas spiritual preparation observed by many Christians, is s... VIEW E-EDITION. SUBSCRIBE. Support local journalism. Only 99¢ per month.

Advent is now considered the first season of the liturgical year, the church’s annual cycle of feast days and Scripture readings. Much like their ancestors, modern Christians see it as a season ...

Purchase this entire Advent devotional, plus additional Bible studies and Bible reading guide with our Advent 2020 digital bundle. Sunday: Lying in a Feeding Trough Today’s Reading: Luke 2:8–20 ...

Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2020–21 (Loyola, Sept.) and ... Sept.) tells how the author and her husband adopted three children; includes 30 short essays, Bible verses, ...