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The Gospel Palaces
It is fitting that church buildings are magnificent and beautiful because they are symbols of Jesus Christ who is the same yesterday and today and for ever.
Fr. Juan Velez
April 20, 2018
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The Cross of Christ the Measure of the World
The Cross of Christ is the measure of the world. Its meaning lies hidden beneath the surface of things. Through it Christ triumphs and give us new life.
Fr. Juan Velez
March 25, 2018
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Fallen Man and Conversion – Thackeray and Newman
Both Thackeray and Dickens have a mistaken vision of man; Cardinal Newman presents us instead with a realistic vision of fallen man in need of God’s grace and of life in Christ.
Fr. Juan Velez
March 20, 2018
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Life, the Season of Repentance
We cannot sell our birthright as Adam and Esau did. Lent is a time of repentance of past sins, a time of self-denial and growth in charity.
Fr. Juan Velez
February 2, 2018
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The New Year and Educating Children
Blessed Cardinal Newman encouraged parents to be the primary educators of their children, and to form their minds and hearts.
Fr. Juan Velez
December 30, 2017
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Mystery of Godliness
By taking on a human nature the Son of God raised us to become God’s adopted children and partakers of divine nature.
Fr. Juan Velez
December 23, 2017
About Newman
Why Christians Misunderstand Devotion to Mary
Many Christians think that devotion to Mary is the same as worship given to God, and that devotion to her contradicts Jesus’ mediation with God
Fr. Juan Velez
December 9, 2017
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Meditation and Study of the Scriptures
Blessed Newman studied and meditated the Bible. In his sermons he quoted the Scriptures often and explained them to his listeners.
Fr. Juan Velez
November 8, 2017
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Newman on Friendship
John Henry Newman reminds us of the need for friendship, and that it is based on common interests, grows gradually, requires virtue – especially charity.
Fr. Juan Velez
October 6, 2017
Warfare the Condition of Victory
Christ ascends to heaven after his death and resurrection. The Christian knows that the Cross is the path to heaven, warfare the condition of victory.
Fr. Juan Velez
June 23, 2017