The Catholic Times January 27, 2026
December 12, 2025, was a quiet, yet chilly Friday night as newscasters discussed the potential of a big snowstorm the following day. But in the shadow of winter weather grew sounds of great anticipation and news of great joy as the students of Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict presented their second annual Advent “Festival of Lessons and Carols” at Columbus Holy Family Church.
The highlight of the evening was the poem “All the Stars Looked Down” by the school’s patron, G.K. Chesterton, the great 19th and 20th century English writer and convert to the Catholic faith. Instead of being a scene from 2,000 years ago, the poem brings the Nativity to life with beautiful imagery, putting the students and their audience in a humble stable alongside the Holy Family during the most sacred night.
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Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict students, led by director Stephen Smith (right), sang original music composed by Smith during a “Festival of Lessons and Carols” on Dec. 12 at Columbus Holy Family Church.
