Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her. On the brink of Christmas, we turn to Mary. We see the uncertainty, ...

Four weeks of Advent leading up to Christ Incarnate’s entry into the world ... overcoming even death. And, finally, the fourth week, with just days until Christmas, signaling love. Love, oh caring ...

Many Advent customs ... leading up to Christmas Day, with each Sunday having a different theme and focus. The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent.

Gelasius has neither Mass nor Office ... this arrangement of Advent, which gives it four weeks, the fourth being that in which Christmas day falls, unless December 25 be a Sunday.

is the period leading up to Christmas. It starts on the Sunday nearest to 30 November and ends on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. An advent wreath with four candles lit. The fifth candle is ...