The weapons of the saints are weakness, poverty, dishonor, sacrifice. By these we too can conquer the world through love.
The weapons of the saints contrast the ways of the world. By humility, poverty, and weakness they have turned the world upside down and introduced a new order.
What separates consistent Christians from nominal Christians? Blessed John Henry Newman explains how sincerity is the mark of the consistent Christian, while the nominal Christian has a double mind.
How is Christ the end of the law, and where do we stand in relationship to the Law? Blessed Newman sorts out the meaning of St. Paul’s words in Romans 10:4.
Private prayer is vital, but how often should we pray? Do we need set times of prayer? Here Blessed Newman answers the what, why, and how of private prayer.
The mysteries of life and faith leave us with many questions, but they do not leave us without direction. In fact, they lead us to our Lord.
The world is our enemy, but who is of the world and what can we do about them?
What is the meaning of “the world” and how should we relate to it?
Have we thought about our own death recently? If not, Blessed Newman’s sermon “The Lapse of Time” may be the wake up call we need to hear.
No one likes to think about his own death. But with sober reflection on it, we may learn how to live.