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Moral Effects of Union with God
For Newman, prayer is conversation with God, but it is a divine conversation, which prepares us for heaven.
Fr. Juan Velez
February 25, 2022
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Reliance on Religious Observances
Newman warns against the danger of self-righteousness, and its converse: shunning religious practices that might lead to self-conceit.
Fr. Juan Velez
August 16, 2021
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Religious Worship a Remedy for Excitements
Are your passions leading you astray? Prayer and praise can bring you back.
David Warren
February 26, 2021
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Newman the Saint: a reflection for the anniversary of his canonization
Newman’s “definite service” to God and the Church has only just begun.
Robert Kirkendall
September 11, 2020
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Intercession in the Face of Covid-19, Part II
Newman urges us to pray for others. In the face of Covid-19 we can unite ourselves to Christ in the Mass, praying for the world, especially those suffering most.
Fr. Juan Velez
March 21, 2020
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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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Times of Private Prayer
We need times of private prayer to know what God wants for us and to exercise faith in his care for us.
Fr. Juan Velez
October 26, 2018
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Forms of Private Prayer
Formal prayers are recited in public prayer, but not privately. Blessed Newman explains how these forms, some of them ancient, can aid personal devotion.
David Warren
October 20, 2018
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Profession Without Practice: Part II
Hypocrisy is more widespread and dangerous than most of us believe. Blessed Newman urges us to overcome self-deception by examining ourselves.
David Warren
June 16, 2018
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Rising with Christ
On this Holy Saturday we await our Lord’s resurrection. We too wish to rise with Him. To do so, we must have an inner life hidden with Him.
David Warren
March 31, 2018