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St. John Henry Newman’s Birthday
John Henry Newman’s birthday falls on February 21. He was born in London in 1801. As we celebrate his birthday we recall that he
Fr. Juan Velez
February 21, 2021
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Change in Weekly Blogs from Cardinal John Henry Newman
(St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Oct. 13, 2019, Canonization of St. John Henry Newman) Thank you for your interest in St. John Henry Newman
Fr. Juan Velez
February 8, 2021
Sermon Blog
Daily Service
John Henry Newman explained that the worship of God should be considered foremost a privilege.
Fr. Juan Velez
February 2, 2021
Poetry Blog
Christmas without Christ
In the Verses Christmas without Christ, John Henry Newman reminds us that Christ is the only source of true joy.
Fr. Juan Velez
December 25, 2020
Sermon Blog
Bodily Suffering, Part I
Newman explains how the Gospel sheds light upon human suffering, teaching us that Christ turned punishment into a privilege, even bodily pain.
Fr. Juan Velez
November 9, 2020
About Newman
On Memorial of St. John Henry Newman
St. John Henry Newman was declared a saint of the Catholic Church by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019. His feast day is celebrated liturgically on October 9.
Fr. Juan Velez
October 9, 2020
Sermon Blog
St. John Henry Newman, on “Angels”
Just as the created world is full of order and one thing depends on another, God has created angels who serve Him in many ways. And He has provided each person with a guardian angel to protect him on earth and lead him to heaven.
Fr. Juan Velez
October 3, 2020
Sermon Blog
The Danger of Riches
Newman reminds us that Christ’s disciples should beware of the danger of riches and do everything for God’s glory.
Fr. Juan Velez
September 4, 2020
Sermon Blog
Use of Saints’ Days
St. John Henry Newman tells why the celebration of Saint’s days fell out of use, and why it is helpful for Christians to recover the practice of commemorating them.
Fr. Juan Velez
August 9, 2020
Sermon Blog
Human Responsibility
Newman would agree with Augustine’s summary of the doctrine of predestination found in “The Confessions”: “God who made us without us cannot save us without our cooperation.”
Fr. Juan Velez
July 3, 2020