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
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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
Meditations and Devotions
Jesus, Lord of Armies
Jesus is, in the words of the Apocalypse, the Captain of God’s hosts or Lord of Armies. He leads us in our spiritual combat against the forces of evil.
Fr. Juan Velez
March 17, 2017
Newman Blog
Fasting, A Source of Trial
By fasting we imitate Christ’s self-denial, and grow in love for him. And with faith and humility we overcome the temptations of the devil.
Fr. Juan Velez
March 1, 2017