Snapdragon Archives - Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman

Snapdragon: a Riddle for a Flower Book, Part 2

July 14, 2017 by Prof. Barb H. Wyman 1

These verses are the expression of Newman’s desire to live and die at Oxford, in the simplicity of the life of a scholar, caring for his students.

Snapdragon

July 7, 2017 by Prof. Barb H. Wyman 2

Newman intrigues us with a riddle in his “Snapdragon: a Riddle for a Flower Book”. Reading his poetry carefully we discover more about him as a person.

Simple Life of a University Tutor

February 21, 2013 by Fr. Juan Velez 0

Blessed John Henry Newman, born on Feb. 21, 1801, was a dedicated university teacher or Tutor at Oriel College, Oxford University. He fought to overcome pride and vainglory. Even though he had to struggle against these temptations he could...