St Newman then cites a number of passages from St Ignatius which I shall pass over as our subject here is really what is said about how to think about […]
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St J.H. Newman on St Ignatius of Antioch (Part I)
This article was published in the British Critic, in 1839. St Newman was still an Anglican at this time, but was moving closer and closer to the Catholic Church. This […]
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St John Henry Newman: “The Dream of Gerontius” (Part Two)
The soul of Gerontius speaks the first words of section II: “I went to sleep, and now I am refresh’d / A strange refreshment; for I feel in me / […]
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St John Henry Newman: The Dream of Gerontius (Part One)
St John Henry Newman is a hero of the Church. He was not only one of the best, but also one of the sanest people who has ever lived and […]
Read moreWhy there Should not be any so-called “Welcome to Country” in connection with Religious Activities
It is time to stop making the faith subordinate to social and political ideas. This short, searing video says practically everything that needs to be said about the so-called “Welcome to […]
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The Book of Ecclesiasticus (Part 2)
Perhaps the key verse among all the proverbs of the Book of Ecclesiasticus is 7:36: “Whatsoever you take in hand, remember the end, and you shalt never do amiss.” The […]
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The Book of Ecclesiasticus (Part One)
The Book of Ecclesiasticus, also known as Ben Sira, or Sirach, has been tremendously influential in the spirituality of Catholics: it is thought that it was given the name Ecclesiasticus […]
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The Wisdom of Solomon (Part 3)
We return to chapter 3 of the Book of Wisdom, where we read in verse 9: “They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as […]
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The Wisdom of Solomon (Part 2)
In chapter 2, the arguments of the Book of Ecclesiastes are repeated, in a different form. You will recall there that certain sentiments were said to be true for life […]
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The Wisdom of Solomon (Part 1)
The Book of Wisdom, also known as The Wisdom of Solomon has been a very influential piece of Scripture: for example, it is often quoted by St Therese of Lisieux. […]
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