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Abraham and Lot
John Henry Newman draws lessons from the lives of Abraham and Lot for us to live with detachment from material goods and serve God with a perfect heart.
Fr. Juan Velez
August 2, 2019
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God Shines Through His Saints
Pope Francis has set October 13, 2019 as the date for the canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman. The saints teach us how to live by faith.
Fr. Juan Velez
July 6, 2019
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Mysteries in Religion
For John Henry Newman the Ascension of Christ to heaven is a mystery which should move us to praise God, accepting that there are truths human reason cannot understand.
Fr. Juan Velez
May 31, 2019
Three Minutes with Newman
Blessed Newman, Teacher of Prayer
Cardinal Newman teaches us to worship God as our Creator and to address Him with the trust of children.
Fr. Juan Velez
May 3, 2019
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Tears of Christ at the Grave of Lazarus
Christ shed tears for Lazarus. John Henry Newman explains that it was the compassion of God, and His sorrow for the wrong done to His creation.
Fr. Juan Velez
April 5, 2019
Recordings of Newman
St. Paul’s Conversion Viewed in Reference to His Office
St. Paul’s conversion gives us lessons of God’s Providence and the power of grace to convert sinners as well as of our need for humility.
Fr. Juan Velez
March 8, 2019
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Canonization of Blessed Newman to be Announced
Blessed John Henry Newman to be declared a saint in 2019. The Vatican has published a decree opening the way for his canonization.
Fr. Juan Velez
February 13, 2019
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Religion of the Day, Part 2
John Henry Newman warns against a religion of the day that only looks at the bright and easy and ignores the demands of truth and God’s commands.
Fr. Juan Velez
February 1, 2019
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Religion of the Day, Part I
Newman’s sermon, “Religion of the Day” warns against the false religion which the world offers.
Fr. Juan Velez
January 26, 2019
Three Minutes with Newman
Familiarity of Jesus
Newman helps us to consider the Incarnation of the Son of the God, and his humility.
Fr. Juan Velez
December 21, 2018