The great medieval poem can be read as the story of one man’s acceptance of a New Year’s Resolution.
The poetry-prayer series begun in Advent continues throughout the weeks of Christmas.
St. Columba is a co-patron of Ireland but the reason he is a patron of poetry is not really because of his role in religion, but rather his admiration for history.
A poetic image of a stallion provides clues on how to actually become more meek.
This unique collection reveals the Pope’s deep appreciation for poetry as a source of wisdom, creativity, and spiritual nourishment.
The small and unassuming 12th-century church of Santa Maria dei Cerchi is where Dante met his muse Beatrice, who inspired him to write his poem collection.
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Charles Peguy's "The Portal of the Mystery of Hope" shows us how this virtue is dynamic and makes us young.
Aleteia contributor Joseph Pearce shares his experience seeing his play 'Death Comes for the War Poets' brought to life onstage.
Two poems by T.S. Eliot and Hilaire Belloc help us encounter the three wise men and invite us to join their pilgrimage of faith.
A Christmas visit to Notre Dame forever changed the life of Paul Claudel, one of the most acclaimed poets and playwrights in France.
John Keats' epitaph is among the most famous in history -- but what does it mean? And what does it tell us about how we should face the inevitability of death?
There are many holy men and women in the plays of William Shakespeare – and a surprising number of canonized saints. Here are six of them.
In falling leaves, the poet Rainer Maria Rilke found an image that points to his own mortality -- but also of a love that saves us.
Like us, the poet Robert Frost was fascinated by fireflies. His poem "Fireflies in the Garden" can help us understand the light at the heart of existence.
Poetry is the language that God speaks. A new book by Abram Van Engen is like a primer to this language and shows us how compelling the Gospel truly is.
Poetry as part of your prayer life? If this intrigues you, check out a luminous new volume from Word on Fire, '100 Great Catholic Poems.'
Poetry can sometimes seem intimidating, but there is much treasure to be found in this skillful, carefully observed collection by the poet Olga Sedakova.
