Francis of Assisi "BETHLEHEM Candle" is the second purple candle during the second week of Advent, which centers on peace. It symbolizes the peace that Jesus brings to the world. This week ...

Each Sunday during Advent, we’ll share a reflection to help you deepen your ... Amid the stillness, we find peace, hope, and the light of God’s love breaking through the darkness. Let us cherish this ...

Four weeks of Advent leading up to Christ Incarnate’s entry into the ... Four weeks, the first centered on hope, the second on peace, the third on joy, and the final one, on love. Hope, centered on ...

These four weeks are a time of joyful preparation. The season is often marked by Scripture readings about preparing for the coming of the Messiah. The use of candles on an Advent wreath signifies the ...

Hamas-Israel peace talks progress, with ceasefire, hostages release, and Israeli withdrawal at stake. Global hopes for a ...