Saint Cardinal John Henry Newman

Idea of a University Discourse 2 Part 2: faith is an "intellectual act"

The Martyrs of the Church were exceptional because their love was more powerful than life. Their example humbles us and bids us to say yes to our Lord.

Discourse 2, Part 1

John Henry Newman explains how St. Paul's conversion gives us lessons of God's Providence and the power of grace to convert sinners as well as of our need for humility.

John Henry Newman invites us to 'sanctify the woes,' that is to accept sufferings as a way of penance for our sins.

Scripture describes the painful truth of life - it is full of suffering. Only by accepting reality as it is, and hoping in God, can we avoid disappointment.

John Henry Newman found consolation in Christ and the thought of heaven when Mary, his young sister, died unexpectedly.

Part two of Discourse 1, in a series on John Henry Newman's Idea of a Univeristy.

John Henry Newman warns against a religion of the day that only looks at the bright and easy and ignores the demands of truth and God's commands.

Idea of U Discourse 1 Part 1: Philosophy of Education and Common Sense

Newman explains the sympathy between Jesus, Mary and Joseph comparing to three harps playing in perfect harmony, a model for all families.

Newman reflects on God's love for mankind manifest in his taking up our human nature.

Mary models humble reception of God as the path to true wisdom and greatness; but there are many things that tempt us to stray from this humble path.

This is a translation by Cardinal Newman of a hymn, “Conditor alme siderum,” traditionally sung during the Advent season.

In The Dream of Gerontius, Blessed Newman shows who our king and judge really is, and prepares our hearts for coming close to Him in Advent. The post The Dream of Gerontius and Advent appeared first on Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman.

This poem can help us on the Sunday that the Church honors Christ as Universal King showing us what type of king Jesus truly is: all-just and all-merciful. The post Dream of Gerontius and Christ the King appeared first on Blessed Cardinal John Henry...

In The Dream of Gerontius, Blessed Newman helps us to consider the Last Things preparing for our encounter with Christ and our personal judgement. The post Dream of Gerontius, and Prayer at the Moment of Death appeared first on Blessed Cardinal John...

The end of a University education is the total integration of knowledge into the heart, mind, and soul of a well-cultivated person. The post Introduction to The Idea of a University Part 3: The Fruit of a University appeared first on Blessed Cardinal...

Blessed Cardinal Newman describes the purification of the soul in Purgatory as being in a golden prison in preparation for Heaven. The post Golden Prison appeared first on Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman.

Times of Private Prayer: Conversing With God When do you speak to God? Do you make time for prayer to God? We often eat meals with families and friends, watch sports events or listen to concerts, spend time reading blogs and newspapers. Yet, we fail...

We need times of private prayer to know what God wants for us and to exercise faith in his care for us.