Poetry gives voice to those who find it hard to concoct emotional speeches. As readers, we also feel attached to those ...

Underground libraries, James Baldwin for tykes, Margaret Atwood afloat: Our favorites from a year that kept pages turning ...

Reflecting on the Prologue of John’s Gospel, the Pope reminded the faithful that Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is ‘the light ...

The showstopping poem from which the collection takes its title will leave few readers with dry eyes (“If I must die/ let it bring hope/ let it be a tale”). Offering a deeply personal window ...

Pope Francis encouraged those present to be “people on the journey” who always have the desire to continue, “always with the ...

This literary offering is decidedly a collection of poetry that explores the deeps of heartache, the echoes of longing, and the resilience found in the aftermath of shattered dreams ...

This is a poem I wrote the day after someone very close to me passed away. I hope you appreciate the people in your life and ...

Renewing hope after a difficult year isn’t about denying hardships. It’s about giving yourself permission to honor resilience ...

Cardinal Wilton Gregory offers a prayer at the beginning of the Opening of the Jubilee Year Mass on Jan. 1, 2025 at the ...

My hope for 2025 is that all children, especially those living in the hardest-to-reach communities, can grow up protected ...

We asked for your original poetry reflecting on 2024 — the ups, the downs, the moments of joy and the hardships — and many of ...