When an inspiring Scottish friend recently teased me with a trenchant quote from John Henry Newman’s sermon, entitled “Religious Cowardice,” I deployed my resourcefulness promptly to find, if I could, the entire homily and to read it. Gratefully, I did. … Continue reading
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Clarification: Pope Is Not Breaking His Own “Rule” in Beatifying Cardinal Newman
There is no “rule” preventing a pope from presiding at beatifications. There is a tradition (not followed by John Paul II) that he only canonizes, but there is no law about doing beatifications. In the case of Newman he is … Continue reading
Pope Benedict Asks For Prayers For His Upcoming Trip to United Kingdom
Zenit News: “Dear brothers and sisters, on Thursday I will travel to the United Kingdom, where I will proclaim Cardinal John Henry Newman blessed,” he said. “I ask everyone to accompany me with prayer on this apostolic voyage. To the … Continue reading