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Immaculate Concepcion solemnity moved to December 9

By Ian Laqui | 11 hours ago

In a circular released on Saturday, November 23, the celebration of the Second Sunday of Advent on December 8 will take precedence...

Headlines

Christmas wreath: Know the meaning behind the Advent candles

By Dolly Dy-Zulueta | December 17, 2023 - 2:54pm

Dressed down to the core, Advent is symbolized by the Advent wreath, which is round and made with evergreen leaves.

Arts and Culture

The season of Advent

By Fr. Roy Cimagala | December 1, 2020 - 12:00am

We have to learn to live the season of Advent properly. To do so, we have to know what Advent is really all about, and what our duties and responsibilities are toward it.

Freeman Opinion

Rejoice amidst the dark

By Manoling Francisco S.J. | December 16, 2018 - 12:00am

Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent which is also called Gaudete Sunday.

Sports

Reminders

By FROM THE STANDS | By Domini M. Torrevillas | December 6, 2018 - 12:00am

As the days march on toward the end of the year, we are constantly reminded that we should be taking care of our bodies and environment, and preventing the total annihilation of our planet.

Opinion

‘Adventisement’

By GOD’S WORD TODAY | By Jose Ramon T. Villarin S.J. | December 2, 2018 - 12:00am

Advent is the season of preparation for the celebration of Christmas.

Opinion

Prepare the way of the Lord

By Rev. Fr. Benjamin Sim, Sj | December 5, 2015 - 9:00am

The main message of Advent is: “Prepare.”

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Meaning of Advent

By Fr. Roy Cimagala | November 28, 2015 - 9:00am

We have just ended a liturgical year with the celebration of the Solemnity of the Christ the King. We are now beginning a new one with the season of Advent, the proximate preparation for the birth of Christ at ...

Freeman Opinion

“Walking Backwards for Christmas”

By Rev. Fr. Benjamin Sim, Sj | November 28, 2015 - 9:00am

In an old German tradition, Christians are warned against the “Advent Teufel” or Advent Devil.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Advent-Bible Reading for the First Sunday of Advent: Mark 13:33-37

By Rev. Fr. Benjamin Sim, S.J. | November 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Today we begin the important Season of Advent.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle