As the  life of man began with the Spirit, so also is man reborn in the Spirit.

A Doctor of the Church is a saint whose teachings are distinguished by their depth and clarity, often encompassing multiple areas of Christian doctrine.

Newman understood the priesthood as a divine calling in the line of Melchizedek, and he sought holiness with vigor.

Day 9: Malta May 19, 2025 Dear Friends, Did you know that St. John Henry Newman traveled for six months in the Mediterranean—a journey that profoundly influenced his life? In December 1832, he accompanied his friend Richard Hurrell Froude, who was ill with tuberculosis, seeking a warmer climate than England. They traveled by steamship, visiting […]

Day 7: Dublin May 17, 2025 Dear Friends, one of St. John Henry Newman’s most significant achievements was founding the Catholic University of Ireland in 1854. Starting nearly from scratch—aside from acquiring a medical school building—he undertook a monumental task. Newman not only articulated a compelling vision for Catholic higher education but also managed fundraising, […]

Today was a memorable day, filming in Birmingham, where St. John Henry Newman lived the second part of his life, where he died, where he was buried.

Day 3: Oxford, May 12 Dear friends, Our second day in Oxford unfolded with a deepening sense of wonder. This city, steeped in history and rich in cultural heritage, reveals layers of meaning at every turn. John Henry Newman’s presence seems to linger behind many doors, street corners, and churches. Our morning began at the […]

The Holy Spirit will guide them to choose a pope who will defend the hierarchical constitution of the Church.

What she accomplished in that “yes,” so little in the eyes of the world, directs our attention to God.

St. John Henry Newman, following the tradition of St. Alphonsus Liguori, composed a series of brief yet profound reflections on the Stations of the Cross.