Advent Has More Treasures Than We Think When December arrives, Christian blogs, homilies, and social media feeds understandably fill with Christmas themes—Nativity scenes, gift guides, Jesse trees, O Antiphons, and Advent wreath reflections. But tucked quietly into this season are ancient feast days, mystical traditions, and saints whose stories beautifully echo Advent’s themes of waiting, hope, and light. These feasts are often overshadowed by the approach of Christmas, yet

Advent is the quiet doorway into Christmas—a season of waiting, hope, and preparation. The word comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “arrival,” and it marks the Church’s period of anticipation for the birth of Christ and His promised coming again. In 2025, Advent begins on Sunday 30 November and continues through Christmas Eve. For many people, these four weeks are a spiritual reset: a chance to slow down, notice the light, and rediscover hope during the darkest part of the

In the old Celtic lands, winter was never simply a season to survive. It was a teacher. A companion.A quiet, steady presence that invited people to slow down, breathe deeply, and trust that even in the longest nights, something sacred was taking shape. Advent belongs to that same world. It is the soft hush before dawn, the place where longing becomes prayer, and where even the smallest flame is enough to remind us that darkness is never the whole story. In Ireland and Scotlan

From airport gift shops to family heirlooms tucked away in a glove compartment, the image of St. Christopher is instantly familiar. For centuries, Christians have worn or carried a St. Christopher medal for protection during travel — both the physical journeys of life and the spiritual path towards heaven. But who was St. Christopher? And what does his medal actually mean? In this article, we’ll explore the legend, symbolism, and modern relevance of one of the most beloved sa