Saint Cardinal John Henry Newman

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you.”

Applying Newman's theory, it seems clear that the notion that women's ordination to to the priesthood, would not maintain the type of the early Church.

In 1990, the International Theological Commission, issued a document titled "The Interpretation of Dogma" in which Newman's seven notes are endorsed.

The path forward for us personally and for the Church at large, requires returning to the core truths that Christ Himself has revealed to us.

What does John Henry Newman mean by the words: "to live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often?"

Listening to God is done keeping in mind the normative value of the whole of Tradition and of the Church’s Teaching.

The sensum fidelium is a confirmation of authentic doctrinal development in contrast to corruption of doctrine. It can also be described as a spiritual instinct for Catholic truths.

We became more intimately acquainted with the daily life, prayer, and study of Newman, the simple yet pleasant home where he and his Oratorian brothers lived.

Dominic Barberi and John H. Newman were united in their mutual quest for the virtues of personal humility, charity and good humor.

To us has been entrusted the vocation of conquering souls for Christ and of transforming society.

In the chapel with walls adjacent to Newman’s bedroom, still bearing the red brocade of Newman’s day, the sisters preserve his rosary.

One could imagine him ... composing one of his many famous scripture laden sermons of the Anglican period.

Do we love the Word of God or do we take it for granted?

In God’s Church there is more than meets the eye. God raises saints to teach, correct and guide, and through whom He also works miracles.

"A Guide to John Henry Newman" - a scholarly, accessible and interesting volume of essays

St. John Henry Newman explains how to live the paradox of Christian celebration - feasting with fear.

Science and Revelation agree in supposing that nature is governed by uniform and settled laws.

It is hard to think of Fr. José without also remembering his penetrating look, gentle smile, and love for the Church.

People in the world, even the well meaning, see the world and believe that this world they see and live in is all there is.

Newman describes the vocation of following Jesus as, being like him, leaven for the dough.

As Prophet, Priest and King, Christ shares God with man and identifies with us in our humanity.

Newman’s bond of connection between persons and across cultures: Fr. Ian Ker, Fr. John Ford, Donald Graham and Claude Ryan

St. John Henry Newman imagined the day that he would see and touch the sacred wounds of Jesus.

St. John Henry Newman found solace in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Though we may have lost time in following God, though we may have punishments for our past sins, we are not without hope of becoming great saints.

St. John H. Newman encouraged everyone to believe that becoming holy was within their reach and offered the following practical advice...

Both St. John Henry Newman and Pope Benedict XVI understood the way of beauty that leads to God.

For both theologians, the written Word of God must be approached in a prayerful manner, with humility and faith.

With both St. John Henry Newman and Pope Benedict XVI, we see how God uses the gifts of intelligence and learning.

In both Benedict and Newman we have models of kindness, a kindness rooted in commitment to truth, to reality. Secure in the knowledge that they were loved by God and in the truth that had set them free, they were at liberty to love others.

"What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too."

Newman, Wojtyla and Ratzinger are among the Christian thinkers who have best explained the correct relationship between faith and reason.

Many influential aspects of Newman’s own faith journey cluster around the Wise Men’s star-gazing encounter with Jesus.

“Co-workers in Truth”: John Henry and Josef Ratzinger

Newman invites us to pray: Jesus! Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as You shine, so to shine as to be a light to others.

As we approach the Child in the crib, let us tell Him with the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph that we wish to love him with simplicity and sincerity of heart, serving Him with a perfect heart.

A Guide to John Henry Newman, His Life and Thought is a rich collection of chapters and essays which the Catholic University of America Press will publish in December of this year 2022.

Newman teaches us how to have deep conversations with others.

Fr. Ker showed us to look at Newman’s published letters and diaries - focusing on what they reveal specifically about his humanity.

Salvation is not a prize for effort or a free pass to live as we will; it is a Person with Whom we relate. Salvation is not a grade, a review or a paycheck. Because it is a relationship with God, it must be fostered with the love that every relationship on earth also requires - attention, time, effort.

This year, St. John Henry Newman's feast day fell on Sunday, October 9. We remember that date and look to the future.

In line with his patron saint St. Philip Neri and with St. Francis de Sales, Newman opened up a path of holiness for laity and priests.

The suffering of natural disasters or of innocent people is always a trial and a test to our faith.

We grow in sympathy for one another when we see each other as brothers and sisters.

One of my favorite memories of Queen Elizabeth II was when, to celebrate her platinum jubilee...

Queen Elizabeth II was a woman of faith and piety who spoke to people about belief in God and encouraged them to the practice of religion.

Newman explains how unlike Savonarola, Philip Neri won people over with his understanding, charity and the sacrament of Confession.

St. John Henry Newman advises us to pray and discern the season to remain silent and the season to speak.

Soon to be beatified John Paul I lived the Gospel with simplicity and joy, and like Newman aimed at having Christ in his inmost heart.

We need supernatural vision if we want the peace of God that passes all understanding.