
Idea of a University Discourse 5: A Philosophic Habit of Mind
A sound education gives students a “habit of mind” to prepare them not just for the real world of society, but more fundamentally for the real world God has created.
A sound education gives students a “habit of mind” to prepare them not just for the real world of society, but more fundamentally for the real world God has created.
Newman wants a “discipline of mind” in education, not some new system that looks good on paper.
St. John Henry Newman’s philosophy of education reminds that the true education is the formation of human nature in the image and likeness of God.
If we wish to earn the Crown, we must embrace the duty of bearing the Cross.
The study of Literature is not a mere study of words, but a study of the great thoughts of great persons crafted with eloquence.
“Either Baptism is an instrument of the Holy Ghost, or it has no place in Christianity.”
We are all, in our own measure, called to be champions in a fight of good and evil: the fight, the good, and the evil are real.
All of us are called to the heroism of every-day holiness.
David is a universal model for faithful perseverance in devotion and obedience to God.
A Guide to John Henry Newman will interest educated readers and professors alike, and serve as a text for college seminars for the purpose of studying Newman.
Review by Catherine Maybanks
(Catholic Herald, April 1, 2023)
What is a Classical Liberal Arts Education? Why is it so important for the development of a person?
Fr. Juan R. Vélez answers these and more questions you might have about University Education in the 21st century. This book is aimed for parents, prospective University students, and educators. It will help you discern why adding Liberal Arts electives to your education will help it form it better, and help the student learn to reason, and not just learn.
He also explains how many Universities have changed the true meaning of Liberal Arts, and the subjects, and gives advise on how to choose College Campus, Subjects, and Teachers.
A wonderful book that every parent should also read way before your children are College bound. A Liberal Arts education can start earlier in life, even from home.
"A Guide to John Henry Newman" - a scholarly, accessible and interesting volume of essays
"God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me..."
Disunity, heresy, and schism are departures from, not privileges of, the Holy Spirit’s benignant flood over the whole world.
St. John Henry Newman explains how to live the paradox of Christian celebration - feasting with fear.
Science and Revelation agree in supposing that nature is governed by uniform and settled laws.
It is hard to think of Fr. José without also remembering his penetrating look, gentle smile, and love for the Church.
Mary models the perfect disciple who, simply, never stops following her Lord.
People in the world, even the well meaning, see the world and believe that this world they see and live in is all there is.
Newman describes the vocation of following Jesus as, being like him, leaven for the dough.