And we listen to those peculiar poets, the prophets. They pop up, of course, throughout the year, but at Advent, they take center stage: John the Baptist announcing the “Spirit and fire ...

He argues that expanding Advent beyond anticipation of Jesus in the manger to embrace the hope for a just and peaceful world described by the Hebrew prophets is apparent in those lectionary texts.

(RNS) — Thunberg has suffered the same scorn and attacks heaped on other prophets of hope by the powerful and rich. (RNS) — During Advent, in the Scripture readings used at Mass, Catholics ...

We’re waiting for God. Read our latest issue or browse back issues. Advent began this year, as it always does, with the prophets proclaiming the fundamental religious message: wake up. I feel them ...

9. Sundays are important. On each of the four Sundays of Advent, most churches focus on a specific religious topic such as the Prophets, the Messiah, or John the Baptist. Clergy may give sermons ...

Each week during Advent has a specific meaning and relevance. In the first week, Catholics will light the first candle. This signifies hope as it is commonly known as the “Prophet’s candle ...

This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of the prophet Malachi, who predicted the arrivals of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) As the Old ...

(RNS) — Hope is a difficult virtue to maintain these days, when the future seems uncertain and religious and political leaders have lost all credibility. Religion has either become irrelevant ...

In his 2013 Advent sermon, the late Timothy Keller calls Isaiah’s prophecy of Christ “the unexpected, ultimate Light.” Christ is the Light that “came to overcome the deep darkness of the ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas.

Turkey says it has acquired a 1,500-year-old Bible in which Jesus Christ is believed to have foretold the advent of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon Him), press reports said on Monday. Pope ...

During Advent, in the Scripture readings used at Mass, Catholics hear a lot from the Prophet Isaiah. He speaks of hope. Deserts will bloom; refugees will return to Jerusalem; peace and justice ...