Newman on Tap Presents
Guest interviews exploring the life and thought of St. John Henry Newman
Newman on Tap Presents
The Invisible World - Rita A. Simmonds
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Host, Ron Snyder interviews poet Rita A. Simmonds reflecting on Newman's sermon "The Invisible World" through her own poetry. They explore Newman's idea that an unseen spiritual world exists alongside the visible one, pairing his sermon passages with Rita's poems on faith, loss, and grace. Rita shares deeply personal work inspired by her husband's death, alongside poems on Christ's presence, the good thief's redemption, and nature as a window into the eternal. The conversation moves through themes of hidden vs. revealed truth, the suddenness of grace, and seeing with "eyes of faith." Rita also connects Newman's influence to Monsignor Luigi Giussani, the key inspiration for her poetry. The episode closes with gratitude and information on where to find Rita's published work (ritaasimmonds.com).
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.