Podcast Episodes

The Willfulness of Israel in Rejecting Samuel

The history of Israel is marked by willfulness and doubt. Blessed Newman reminds us to be still and rest in God when encountering obstacles.

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Abraham and Lot

John Henry Newman draws lessons from the lives of Abraham and Lot for us to live with detachment from material goods and serve God with a perfect heart.

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

The Thought of God, the Stay of the Soul

For John Henry Newman, “... the soul of man is made for the contemplation of its Maker; and that nothing short of that high contemplation is its happiness"

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Idea of a University Discourse 3 Part 2

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

The Glory of the Christian Church

God's promises and his work in the world are one, but we need the eyes of faith to see this while living in the midst of the world.

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

God Shines Through His Saints

Pope Francis had set the date of October 13, 2019, for the canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman. The saints teach us how to live with faith in God.

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Idea of a University Discourse 3 Part 1: Learning with theology is unreality

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

The Mystery of the Trinity Newman

Newman gives helpful suggestions for approaching the incomprehensible mystery of the Holy Trinity and invites us to worship the one and triune God.

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

The Paraclete, the Life of my Soul

The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal, subtle force; He is the third Person of the Trinity and is closer to us than we are to ourselves.

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

Mysteries in Religion

For John Henry Newman the Ascension of Christ to heaven is a mystery which should move us to praise God, accepting that there are truths human reason cannot understand.

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago