During the liturgical season of Advent, many churches opt to display an Advent wreath as a way to mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent ...

The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick signifies ...

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. As the ...

Candles in the church always signify the light of Christ, said the Rev. Robert Grosch, priest at St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral. Even as candles bring light in dark places, so, too, does Jesus Christ ...

On Christmas Eve, the last candle of Advent is lit. The Christ Candle. It is one of the most well attended church services of the year. At the church I attend, the 11 p.m. candlelight service is my ...

FLAME OF FAITH. The company’s Christus Rex candle is shown. Courtesy of Cathedral Candle Co. The Easter vigil on Holy Saturday brings the light of the risen Christ into the world. The Paschal candle ...

On Christmas Eve, the last candle of Advent is lit. The Christ Candle. It is one of the most well attended church services of the year. At the church I attend, the 11 p.m. candlelight service is my ...