An important part of the observance of Advent during this liturgical season is the playing and singing of Advent music. It's similar to — but also different than — the more well-known genre of ...

For many, the idea of an "Advent music playlist" is bizarre. "There is real theological meaning in the longing and expectation of Advent -- the 'not yet' of the hoped-for gift -- that hymns like 'Come ...

One goal is to note the obvious tension between the sobering messages heard during the quiet weeks of Advent and the waves of joyful songs, sacred and secular, that now start before Thanksgiving and ...

One of the best ways to experience the joy of Christmas is to have a good Advent, the time of preparing for our Savior. Amid a culture that wants to mute religion, now is especially an important time ...

For many, the idea of an "Advent music playlist" is bizarre. "There is real theological meaning in the longing and expectation of Advent -- the 'not yet' of the hoped-for gift -- that hymns like 'Come ...

Advent is a time to keep watch for the unexpected comings of God, to prepare our own hearts to make room for the Blessed One, and to be ourselves signs to the world around us of divine compassion and ...

Advent for some Christian denominations is a penitential season of waiting and longing in the four weeks before Christmas. The consumer-driven holiday season often overlooks the Advent themes of ...

When many Catholics think of Advent music, what comes to mind is O Come, O Come, Emmanuel and maybe The King of Glory. However, the Church possesses a treasure house of hymns and carols that ...

We are sharing a small section of the Joy to the World! Christmas exhibit with you to enjoy over and over. This year, we are displaying several music boxes and snow globes — all featuring Nativity ...

The group Re-Creation will be at Kissinger’s Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, next Saturday at 6:30 p.m. to present its program, “Rockin’ Little Christmas.” The program consists of traditional ...

"O Lord, How Shall I Meet You" is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it between Muzak versions of "Jingle Bells" and ...