In this passage from Luke, we encounter the angel Gabriel, sent by God, delivering an extraordinary message to Mary: she will bear Jesus, the very Son of God. Consider, for a moment, the magnitude of ...

Among the traditions associated with the lead-up to Christmas is Advent. Advent wreaths: The wreaths are found at many Christian churches. They hold four candles – one for each week. Three of the ...

This last day of November ends another calendar month and moves us closer to December 21, the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, when we will be plunged into deeper darkness. Meanwhile, ...