The Catholic Church celebrates several liturgical seasons throughout the year. My favorite is the season of Advent in the weeks before Christmas because Advent is a time for hope. A Review of Church Seasons The Church year begins at the end of November or early December. This year it begins on December 3. Advent: Advent is a time for hope and waiting for Jesus at Christmas. The season lasts four weeks. Christmas: Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birth. Ordinary Time: The first... Read more