Advent comes from the Latin “ad + venire,” which means, essentially, “to come to” or “to come toward.” “Ad + venire” is the ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

The Catholic Church’s universal character is evident in the Rochester Diocese as cultural communities celebrate their Advent ...

Advent is linked to the Advent wreath, made from a circle of evergreen leaves used to represent eternal life. There are also ...