Still, noted Lomnitzer during this season of Advent in 2023, there was more to come. "As the drama of God’s revelation intensifies, John the Baptist now appears, unlike any of the other prophets ...

On the second Sunday of November this year, the Episcopal priest began his sermon by saying, "Good morning, St. Aidan's, and welcome to Advent." He went on to preach about the meaning of the ...

“They frequently point toward a fulfillment in the prophet’s own time but also direct our gaze toward the Messiah and his first coming as well as the Second Advent we await.” “To be in ...

Isaiah 40.1-11; Psalm 85.1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3.8-15a; Mark 1.1-8 IF WE take the first two readings for Advent 2 at face value, the Second Coming will not be welcoming or comforting, but terrifying.

For many, it symbolizes the coming of Jesus Christ into the world as both a historical event, celebrated at Christmas, and a future hope, as many believe in his promised second coming. Advent is ...

cooking meals together, baking cookies, batch after batch. Meals at Thanksgiving and, yes, especially come Christmastime. Our boys out on the lawn beneath the maples playing catch. Oh, those years ...

How I approach the 2nd Advent and what thoughts surround me at this dark time of year. As a columnist, "Die kleine Botin" aka Daniela Gaigg writes about topics relating to life with the family.

We are sharing a small section of the Joy to the World! Christmas exhibit with you to enjoy over and over. This year, we are displaying several music boxes and snow globes — all featuring Nativity ...