Podcast Episodes

Solitude

In the poem “Solitude,” John Henry Newman reminds us of the importance of silent time alone with God.

Published on 8 years, 5 months ago

Snapdragon: a Riddle for a Flower Book, Part 2

These verses are the expression of Newman’s desire to live and die at Oxford, in the simplicity of the life of a scholar, caring for his students.

Published on 8 years, 5 months ago

Snapdragon

Newman intrigues us with a riddle in his "Snapdragon: a Riddle for a Flower Book". Reading his poetry carefully we discover more about him as a person.

Published on 8 years, 5 months ago

Lead Kindly Light

Lead Kind Light is one of John Henry Newman's most memorable poems in which he invokes the Holy Spirit for light in the face of the unknown.

Published on 8 years, 5 months ago

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.

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago

Warfare the Condition of Victory – June 23, 2017

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Who do we Proclaim? Part 2

God is the deepest subject of reflection, and to try to understand Him strains our minds. Yet we are called to press on in reflecting on the Trinity of God.

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago

Who do we Proclaim? Part 1

The mystery of the Trinity is beyond our understanding. But we are called to reflect on it, and Newman is a wise guide for the path of our reflection.

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago

The Way to Heaven – June 1, 2017

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago

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.

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago