Unreal Words - Megan Scott

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 Catholic Thought and Culture Megan is well read in how "real" language moves us to action. "Unreal words", on the other hand, are separated from meaning by words being separated from reality. The consequences of this separation is a break from the fullness of reality which is The Word Himself. In Newman's understanding of speech as it relates to literature we find that literature, at its best, needs to move the person to action. Words should ultimately aim at approaching the true reality of our being - the fullness in Jesus Christ.   

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.