In the Catholic church, we follow a systematic calendar with a series of celebrations and observances throughout the year. This calendar is followed by every Catholic church all over the world. One of the significant celebrations in this calendar is Lent. Lent is a solemn fast and abstinence 40 days before the Christian celebration of…
The time of Advent is a four-week preparation for Christmas. The tradition of Advent began in ancient times when people would light candles to celebrate Jesus’ birth, or “coming,” near the winter solstice. These candles symbolized how Jesus came into the world to bring light and hope where there was darkness and despair. What Advent…
