The first allusion to Advent's being reduced to four weeks is to be found in the ninth century, in a letter of Pope St. Nicholas I to the Bulgarians. The testimony of Ratherius of Verona ...

Celebrate the Advent season of hope and preparation with a retreat day of prayer, presentation, Mass, Penance and ...

1 each for the four weeks of Advent. The holder can be placed in a shallow platter containing some water. Place the candles in the holder securely, then drape the boughs of fir around the holder ...

This year’s retreat will focus on how to share the gifts of faith, hope, joy, peace, and love. It will take place at ...