Peter Dawes, demonstrates how Newman helps us to personally engage Christ, the Gospels and His Church. Peter reflects on how Newman appeals to the heart by painting word pictures with his marvelous prose.  Newman offers fresh insights into a familiar Gospel story by describing Christ as a real, living being who sojourned on earth so that we, in turn, can personally engage the Divine with our own senses.  By Christ entering the tomb of Lazarus, He not only brings life to one who will die again, He "replaces" Lazarus in the grave in order to fulfill His mission of rising forever and becoming "The Resurrection and the Life". 

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

Justin Shay, Catholic school principal at Ava Maria Academy, is working to incorporate Newman's idea of forming a habit of mind pointing to the mind of God. Justin reflects on the Lenten themes found in Newman's sermon, "The Church the Home for the Lonely". Here Newman leads us to the understanding that Christ is our refuge from an unsettled, lonely word. It is in Him alone that we find our secret dwelling place. His hidden omnipresence, made possible by the Ascension, addresses our loneliness in a deeper, richer effervescent way because His Spirit is everywhere. Justin will guide us through Newman's insight that seeing nothing is a condition for Him being everywhere. 

Learn more of Justin’s beautiful school modeled after Newman’s idea of a proper education by clicking on the Ava Maria Academy website; https://www.avemariaacademy.org

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

On this the birthday of St. John Henry Newman (2/21/1801) we discuss Newman's sermon "Surrender to God". Nick Zagotta, Chicago attorney and college friend, came to know St. John Henry Newman through his regular participation in  "Newman on Tap" (go to newmanontap.com to learn more). Nick's interest in history, the early Church formation and the Church's organic development through time grounded him in Newman's own story and thought. Newman's relatability to our time combined with his masterful writing style is fully exposed in this early Catholic era sermon "Surrender to God". Nick appreciates that true surrendering is a simple notion but extremely difficult to practice. Surrendering to God requires letting go of today's temptations that take us away from holding nothing back in our service of God which becomes our means to receive and strengthen our faith. True surrender requires a humility to welcome the teachings of the Church formed by Scripture, the Apostles, the Fathers and the saints.  True humility requires a mortification of our deficient prejudices and presuppositions through a complete opening of our heart to God. 

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

Fr. Juan Velez shares his respect for St. John Henry Newman as one "who brings Christ to others" as a teacher of the faith.  In our discussion of Newman's sermon "The Strictness of the Law of Christ" Fr. Juan highlights Newman's view of morality as not necessarily a duty or an obligation rather morality is a privilege because we are meant to delight in God. Our perfect freedom is found in all that is good and true because they lead us to God who is Truth and Goodness itself. 

Learn more at Fr. Juan's website https://www.cardinaljohnhenrynewman.com  which is packed with lectures, interviews, videos, papers, prayers and links to all of Fr. Juan's extensive publications. His most recent editorial work, "A Guide to John Henry Newman His Life and Thought" is a collection of 27 contributors who lead the reader through the breadth  of Newman's remarkable life and thought. The work is published at The Catholic University of America Press and can be found by copying and pasting in your browser https://www.amazon.com/Guide-John-Henry-Newman-Thought/dp/0813235855/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HXI9JNV5S0NK&keywords=A+guide+to+John+Henry+Newman+his+life+and+thought&qid=1675524329&s=books&sprefix=a+guide+to+john+henry+newman+his+life+and+thought%2Cstripbooks%2C231&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

Ron Snyder is joined by his friend Anna Knier for a conversation inspired by St. John Henry Newman's sermon, "The Weapons of the Saints." Originally preached on October 29, 1837, Newman proves timeless as he sheds light on our natural longing for "what is noble and heroic," and offers this surprising encouragement: "Do you desire to be great? Make yourselves little."

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

Dr. Mark Pattridge, retired medical physician, reacts to St. John Henry Newman's sermon "The Season of Epiphany" preached on January 17, 1841.  Dr. Pattridge shares how Newman is true to his style of taking his readers on a surprising, heartfelt journey that opens you up for change.  Here the journey is with the infant Jesus as true King - one to be adored and obeyed.  Mark highlights Newman's strikingly beautiful use of language to stir the heart to look more reverently at our King. 

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

Fr. Spencer Howe, pastor of Holy Cross parish in N.E. Minneapolis, MN reflects on St. John Henry Newman's sermon "The Reverence Due to the Virgin Mary".  Fr. Howe considers how Newman points to the contemplation of Scripture as revealing Mary's participation in every aspect of the life and mission of her son.  As we contemplate Scripture we discover a trust, like Mary, that God "knows what He is about".  This trust enables us to participate with grace for our own transformation towards holiness. Since the humanity of Christ is grounded in Mary, our own humanity is naturally grounded in Him through her. It is the liturgy that invites us into a deeper penetration into His words and His very self, permitting the discovery of our true self in Christ.

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To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

Mary Beth Newkumet (lifeaftersunday.com) reacts to Newman's 1834 Christmas sermon, "The Incarnation". Here we aim to help you encounter Newman's intense desire for the Word of Life in a "heart to heart" piece that aids us in our own longing for our shared infinite desire for more. As we journey with Newman through the events and experiences in and through The Church towards the truth of the Incarnation we in like manner discover an understanding of the life of Christ flowing through similar events today. Newman's longing is a model for us to experience Christ here and now; an experience that is realized our deepest humanity found in Christ.  Merry Christmas!

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

As we prepare for the second Sunday of Advent, Sister Kathleen Dietz reacts to Newman's classic sermon, "Dispositions for Faith" by reviewing how we dispose ourselves to faith by the cultivation of our minds and hearts through obedience to the conscience.  As we strengthen our conscience we grow in our perception of the God of Revelation who, through the Incarnation, penetrates the deepest needs of our soul.  Newman guides us to the realization of the givenness of our faith through the realization of the givenness of our liturgy in which we rightly receive in order to simply "bask in the truth". 

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site. 

Father Richard Smith with his patristics background offers insights into St. John Henry Newman's sermon, "The Gospel, a Trust Committed to US".  Go to www.newmanontap.com to upload the sermon which will be referenced in detail during our discussion. If you're new to St. John Henry Newman you'll quickly learn that his sermons are masterpieces of prose, Scriptural exegesis, and spiritual direction. They are best read aloud. Enjoy. 

To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site.