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Desolation
If you are feeling desolate and do not recognize Christ on the road, continue with prayers and the sacraments, for He will make Himself known to you again.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
August 16, 2019
Author: Prof. Barb H. Wyman
Newman Blog
The Thought of God, the Stay of the Soul: Newman on Happiness
For Newman, “… the soul of man is made for the contemplation of its Maker; and that nothing short of that high contemplation is its happiness.”
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
July 26, 2019
Meditations and Devotions
The Holy Sacrifice, The Food of the Soul
God feeds the beasts of the fields with natural food but to us his children He gives his Son, the bread of angels, the source of supernatural life.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
June 24, 2019
Three Minutes with Newman
The Mystery of the Holy Trinity, PPS 6.24
Newman gives helpful suggestions for approaching the incomprehensible mystery of the Holy Trinity and invites us to worship the one and triune God.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
June 14, 2019
Newman Blog
Love of Relations and Friends
John Henry Newman teaches that love for mankind begins with love for family and friends.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
May 11, 2019
Audio Recordings
The Mental Sufferings of our Lord
Considering the interior suffering of Our Lord helps us accompany Him in His Passion
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
April 12, 2019
Newman Blog
Penance
John Henry Newman invites us to ‘sanctify the woes,’ that is to accept sufferings as a way of penance for our sins.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
March 5, 2019
Newman Blog
Consolations in Bereavement
John Henry Newman found consolation in Christ and the thought of heaven when Mary, his young sister, died unexpectedly.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
February 13, 2019
Three Minutes with Newman
Sympathy of the Holy Family
Newman describes the sympathy between Jesus, Mary and Joseph comparing it to three harps in perfect harmony, and presenting as a model for all families.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
December 29, 2018
Poetry Blog
Advent Vespers, Cardinal Newman
One way to prepare our hearts is to contemplate Blessed John Henry Newman’s lovely poem written for Advent Vespers.
Prof. Barb H. Wyman
December 7, 2018