Can We Celebrate Easter During Times of War?
No bad news can ruin us more than the Good News can save us.
David Warren
April 1, 2022
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Embarking on “Ventures of Faith”
If we wish to earn the Crown, we must embrace the duty of bearing the Cross.
Robert Kirkendall
April 14, 2021
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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
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Martyrdom
The Martyrs of the Church were exceptional because their love was more powerful than life. Their example humbles us and bids us to say yes to our Lord.
David Warren
March 23, 2019
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Forgiveness in Suffering and Gratefulness to Friends, St. John Chrysostom ~ Cardinal Newman
Faced with injustice, illness or significant loss people are often angry and resentful, sad and withdrawn. St. John Chrysostom, instead, displayed resilience and good temper,
Fr. Juan Velez
September 13, 2015
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St. John Chrysostom: Rejoicing in Suffering and Giving Glory to God ~ Cardinal Newman
Christian life entails suffering, sometimes great suffering, and the response distinguishes a Christian from others: in the midst of hardship and even persecution he forgives
Fr. Juan Velez
August 18, 2015
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Embracing the Cross ~ Cardinal Newman
Christ died on the Cross. But did he fail? Was he truly who he said he was? Jesus Christ laid down his life freely. He
Fr. Juan Velez
April 1, 2015
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The Cross of Christ the Measure of the World ~ Cardinal Newman
John Henry Newman preached the sermon The Cross of Christ the Measure of the World on April 9, 1841 (Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol 6).
Fr. Juan Velez
April 18, 2014
The Cross of Christ, the Measure of the World ~ Card. Newman
The Cross of Christ, the Measure of the World Parochial and Plane Sermons, Vol. 6 In this sermon Blessed John Henry Newman counsels us to
Fr. Juan Velez
March 29, 2013
Cardinal Newman: The Power of the Cross
Blessed John Henry reflects on the humiliation of Christ and prays for the grace to be humble and to accept suffering, reproach and slander. He
Fr. Juan Velez
April 6, 2012