Newman Blog
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
Author: Fr. Juan Velez
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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
Newman Blog
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
Newman Blog
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
Meditations and Devotions
The Way to Heaven
Blessed Newman replies to the question: What is Heaven? And teaches us that Jesus who ascended to Heaven is the only path to Heaven.
Fr. Juan Velez
June 1, 2017
Meditations and Devotions
What is the meaning of the Ascension of Christ?
Jesus ascends to heaven and is glorified. Now he is even closer to us because he is not only in one particular location.
Fr. Juan Velez
May 25, 2017
Newman Blog
The Spiritual Presence of Christ in the Church
Before his Passion and Death Jesus told the disciples that “A little while, and ye shall not see Me: and again, a little while, and
Fr. Juan Velez
April 29, 2017
Meditations and Devotions
Jesus, Son of Mary
Jesus loved and honored his mother, and teaches us likewise to love our family members, friends and acquaintances.
Fr. Juan Velez
April 13, 2017
Newman Blog
Jesus, the Eternal King
Jesus established a spiritual kingdom on earth and entrusted the spiritual authority over this kingdom to the pope and bishops.
Fr. Juan Velez
March 24, 2017