The hymns we hear during Advent are one of the season’s greatest consolations. And is there any musical composition quite …
Advent week four: We are called
These last few days of Advent draw us further into preparations, celebrations and “must do” activities. We might be feeling …
The Womb and the Word
There is a curious note about the poet W. H. Auden (1907–1973) left by his brother John. For all that …
Trust and Expectation with the O Antiphons
Tomorrow begins the octave before Christmas. While octaves following key feast days (Easter, Christmas, Pentecost) are an important part of …
Commentary: Memorial is reminder of ‘suffering, struggle, loss’ of community’s children
“Tender Shepherd of the flock, your beloved child has entered your kingdom and now lies cradled in your love. Sooth …
Expanding Our Hearts
In these difficult times, it can be very challenging to think of others and not just ourselves. Our personal struggles …
St. Nicholas and the Advent of Children’s Literature
In the days leading up to St. Nicholas’s feast day, my eight-year-old son—as coyly as an eight-year-old can—reminded his parents …
ENCORE: In 1920, CNS began helping the burgeoning Catholic press cover the globe
Editor’s Note: Catholic News Service’s Washington office will close Dec. 30. We are reprinting this piece marking our 2020 centenary. …
Even Before Advent
This week’s poem in the Catholic Poetry Room is by Rose Anna Higashi. Even Before Advent The tail of a …
Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed assault
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced he is filing a defamation lawsuit in Quebec against a woman …