William Yanek, FOCUS missionary at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota looks closely Newman’s sermon “Christian Manhood”. Here William finds Newman explaining that true manhood is found when we break from our desire for worldl...

Sister Cinthya Carmona of the Pro Ecclesia Sancta order shares with us her thoughts on Newman’s mediations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus which can be found at newmanontap.com. All of Newman’s devotionals can be found at newmanreader.org.&...

Dr Jennifer Bryson, (English translator of Ida Friederike Görres’ (1901–1971) long lost mid-20th century work, John Henry Newman – A Life Sacrificed (Ignatius Press)) looks at sermon 2 of Newman’s Sermon Preached on Various ...

In this episode seminarian, Jake Robbins looks at Newman’s 1839 Easter sermon, “Difficulty of Realizing Sacred Privileges” where we find insights into how we move from questioning to heartfelt acceptance of our faith. We come to realize ...

In this episode Fr. Nick Vance, associate pastor at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, Minnesota looks at Newman’s 1838 sermon “Spiritual Presence of Christ in the Church.” Fr. Nick unpacks Newman’s words: “The Holy Spirit cause...

Dr. Donald Graham, Associate Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto, Ontario looks closely at Newman’s 1837 sermon, “The Church a Home for the Lonely.”  In the opening lines of the sermo...

Our guest today is Katie Burke, a fellow parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN. Katie has an extraordinary gift of parish participation, prayer and music ministry. Here Katie reflects on St. John Henry Newman’s 18...

Fr. Peter Gruber, C.O., a priest of the Pittsburgh Oratory and Director of Campus Ministry at the Newman Center for the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham University, reflects on Newman’s sermon, “Secrecy a...

This episode’s sermon, “In the World, but not of the World,”  is found in Sermons Preached on Various Occasions, a wonderful collection showcasing Newman’s literary power. Dr. Mark Jubulis reflects on this funeral homily pr...

Elizabeth (Liz) Kelly, is a Twin Cities based spiritual director, retreat leader, national speaker, a parish presenter, a prolific writer (with over a dozen award winning Catholic published books) and now a community leader for women’s f...

Fr Bryce Evans, a diocesan priest aspiring to establish an Oratory of St. Philip Neri in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis investigates Newman’s sermon, “Religious Joy.” In this 1825 Christmas day sermon, Newman turns our categ...

Ms. Angela Cuba teaches “Humane Letters" at Bishop Reicher Catholic school in Waco, Texas. Angela graduated from the University of Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English. In reacting to Newman’s masterful sermon, ...

Fr. Evan Koop, instructor of dogmatic theology at St. Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota reflects on Newman’s classic sermon, “The Ventures of Faith”. Fr. Koop points out that Newman’s primary point in th...

Kory LaCroix, Pastoral Associate for Marriage and Young Professionals at Our Lady of Grace parish in Edina, Minnesota sees in the sermon “The Apostolical Christian” the necessity of seeking the Truth, finding Christ and conforming our li...

Nicholas Hughes, a 26-year-old MBA student at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota reacts to Newman’s sermon “The Secret Power of Divine Grace” highlighting how we all have a deep desire for happiness. However, the objects that w...

Dr. Melinda Nielsen, Associate Professor of Classical Literature at Baylor University (https://honors.baylor.edu/person/melinda-nielsen-phd), found Newman through her lov...

Dr. John Boyle, theology professor at Catholic Studies at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota reacts to Newman’s 1849 sermon “Mystery of Divine Condescension”.  As co-founder of the Center for Catholic Studies, Dr. B...

Martha Olsen, brilliant fellow graduate of The University of St. Thomas Catholic Studies master’s program and now a busy mother of 4, shares her thoughts on the 1848 sermon “The Calls of Grace”. In this episode we learn from Newman that ...

Fr. Kyle Etzel, parochial vicar of the Church of Saint Joseph in West Saint Paul, Minnesota and aspiring Oratorian, joins us to discuss Newman's 1839 sermon "Peace in Believing". Newman informs us that it is fitting that our all-loving God woul...

Episode 21 Season 2 – “The Thought of God, the Stay of the Soul”Fr. Michael Daly, priest of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota gathers from several sources to unpack one of Newman’s favorite sermons, “The Thought of G...

Megan Scott, graduate student pursuing the Masters of Arts in the field of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN reacts to Newman's 1839 sermon, Unreal Words. As editorial assistant of Logos - A Journal of Catholi...

Dr. Ono Ekeh, associate professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut utilizes his theological interest of St. John Henry Newman to assist him in his reflection on Newman's 1829 sermon "...

Tyler McCollum, Associate for Mission, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, Minnesota reflects on Newman's early Catholic era sermon, "Our Lady in the Gospel". Tyler's thoughts on Newman's understanding of sanctity are supplied by his...

Rebecca Case, active parishioner at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne parish in Anthem, Arizona reacts to St. John Henry Newman's June 24, 1831 sermon "Rebuking Sin" preached on the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Rebecca's personal e...

John Capobianco, founder of Lumen Catechetical Consultants (https://lifeaftersunday.com/about-us) reflects on Newman’s sermon “Christian Sympathy” by merging the thought of his mentor, M...