# John Henry Newman
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john henry newman (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890) was an English theologian and poet, first an Anglican priest and later a Catholic priest and cardinal, who was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century. He was known nationally by the mid-1830s, and was canonised as a saint in the Catholic Church in 2019.
Originally an evangelical Oxford University academic and priest in the Church of England, Newman became drawn to the high-church tradition of Anglicanism.
November 2nd, 2026 – Office of Readings – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
Ordinary: 615
Proper of Saints: 1537
Office of the Dead: 1891
Christian Prayer:
Proper of Saints: 1310
Office of the Dead: 1474
Office of Readings for All Souls
God, come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father, and to…
November 2nd, 2026 – Office of Readings – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
Ordinary: 615
Proper of Saints: 1537
Office of the Dead: 1891
Christian Prayer:
Proper of Saints: 1310
Office of the Dead: 1474
Office of Readings for All Souls
God, come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father, and to…
Story - The Idea of an Irish University
In this episode we explore one of the great intellectual and cultural journeys of nineteenth-century Ireland: the dream of creating an Irish university.
At a time of profound change, Ireland sought a place where knowledge, faith, culture, and national identity could come together. This story leads …
Elections, Conscience, and Catholics
By John M. Grondelski
Many commentators identify the origin of politicians' (especially Catholic Democrats') "personally opposed but" approach to abortion as John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, particularly his September address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association. Carl Anderso…
A Year with the New Doctor: Newman’s First Anniversary as Doctor of the Church
Lead Kindly Light premieres as the Church marks one year of Newman as Doctor of the Church, with conferences, new books, and his first universal feast.
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Dream of Gerontius-John Henry Newman
"Dream of Gerontius" by John Henry Newman is a profound exploration of the soul's journey after death, reflecting on themes of faith, redemption, and the afterlife. Through its rich poetic language, Newman invites listeners to contemplate the nature of existence and the hope of divine mercy. The wo…
'Woe To Me If I Do Not Preach'
By Fr. Benedict Kiely
I'm not sure whether Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, the Archbishop of Algiers, has read the satirical poem "Absolute and Abitofhell" by Monsignor Ronald Knox. The poem describes the Oxford dons and clergymen of his day, who were enamored of theological liberalism, the kind of churc…
Ep. 727 – The Ten Commandments, Part 2: Honoring God's Name
Episode 727 · The Ten Commandments, Part 2
Most of us think the second commandment is about swearing when you hit your thumb with a hammer. Fr. John Riccardo says that is only the tip of the iceberg. Underneath is a call to honest speech, and to say what we actually mean, even when we are praying a…
What does it really mean to be the body of Christ? (with Archbishop Hebda and Brian Gibson)
What does it mean to be the Body of Christ—not just in what we believe, but in how we live? Archbishop Hebda joins to discuss the influence of St. John Henry Newman and the Church’s ongoing call to renewal. Then, Brian Gibson of Pro-Life Action Ministries shares how Catholics can put their belief i…
Lead Kindly Light, John Henry Newman, English and American Literature Short Story Podcast
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