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What is the meaning behind Advent wreaths and candles? Discover their powerful symbolism

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 ...
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Pope on Advent: With Jesus, there is no life without meaning

On Saturday night, Pope Benedict XVI officiated a celebration in St. Peter's Basilica of first vespers before the first Sunday of the Advent season. His message in the homily was one of 'silence and ...