Where a lot of Catholic Christmas hymns lean into the more fantastical elements—angels, stars, kings—“In the Bleak Midwinter” points us instead to the ordinary.

Reflective moments such as “Beautiful, Altogether” and “In The Bleak Midwinter” were wonderful opportunities to take stock and consider the emotional aspect of the festive period, making ...

I think it’s safe to admit that 2020 has us all feeling a bit Scrooge-y, but that doesn’t mean this year is beyond hope. In the Bleak Midwinter: A Christmas Carol for our Time takes the ...

The lyrics, written by Christina Rossetti and set to music by Gustav Holst, imagine a child being born in a desolate climate.