Mary models humble reception of God as the path to true wisdom and greatness; but there are many things that tempt us to stray from this humble path.

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This is a translation by Cardinal Newman of a hymn, “Conditor alme siderum,” traditionally sung during the Advent season.

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In The Dream of Gerontius, Blessed Newman shows who our king and judge really is, and prepares our hearts for coming close to Him in Advent.

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This poem can help us on the Sunday that the Church honors Christ as Universal King showing us what type of king Jesus truly is: all-just and all-merciful.

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In The Dream of Gerontius, Blessed Newman helps us to consider the Last Things preparing for our encounter with Christ and our personal judgement.

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The end of a University education is the total integration of knowledge into the heart, mind, and soul of a well-cultivated person.

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Blessed Cardinal Newman describes the purification of the soul in Purgatory as being in a golden prison in preparation for Heaven.

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Times of Private Prayer: Conversing With God

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We need times of private prayer to know what God wants for us and to exercise faith in his care for us.

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