For many, Christmas celebrations follow the four main themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Subscribe to have The Washington Times’ Higher Ground delivered to your inbox every Sunday.

THE ADVENT CALENDAR AND HOW WE USE IT TO 'PREPARE SPIRITUALLY' FOR CHRISTMAS. Another leader of faith shared comments on the theme of hope during the first week of Advent as the faithful prepare ...

CHARLEVOIX — At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, "The Gift of Being Present: Being Present with Hope" features Advent Candle lighting, carols, songs, and prayers in Anishinaabemowin and English, music ...

Advent is supposed to be a time of anticipation and hope, but the threat of global warming brings me anxiety and fear. Climate change doesn’t lend itself to either.

OPINION Hope is running short for Christmas. This Advent there is one priceless lesson we can still learn We know that 2023 has been a very difficult year for so many of our friends, neighbors and ...

Sunday, Nov. 28, is the First Sunday of Advent. Mass Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36. As we begin the Advent season, we are ...

Rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. — 1 Peter 1:13 ... Advent themes. The Philippine Star. December 1, 2013 ...

Advent is about anticipation, expectation and hope. It all points to something happening that is better than what we have now. The world has had a lot of anticipation, expectation, and hope ...