Newman on Tap Presents

Fr. Spencer Howe, pastor of Holy Cross parish in N.E. Minneapolis, MN reflects on St. John Henry Newman's sermon "The Reverence Due to the Virgin Mary".  Fr. Howe considers how Newman points to the contemplation of Scripture as revealing Mary's participation in every aspect of the life and mission of her son.  As we contemplate Scripture we discover a trust, like Mary, that God...

Mary Beth Newkumet (lifeaftersunday.com) reacts to Newman's 1834 Christmas sermon, "The Incarnation". Here we aim to help you encounter Newman's intense desire for the Word of Life in a "heart to heart" piece that aids us in our own longing for our shared infinite desire for more. As we journey with Newman through the events and experiences in and through The Church t...

As we prepare for the second Sunday of Advent, Sister Kathleen Dietz reacts to Newman's classic sermon, "Dispositions for Faith" by reviewing how we dispose ourselves to faith by the cultivation of our minds and hearts through obedience to the conscience.  As we strengthen our conscience we grow in our perception of the God of Revelation who, through the Incarnation, penetrates the...

Father Richard Smith with his patristics background offers insights into St. John Henry Newman's sermon, "The Gospel, a Trust Committed to US".  Go to www.newmanontap.com to upload the sermon which will be referenced in detail during our discussion. If you're new to St. John Henry Newman you'll quickly learn that his sermons are masterpieces of prose, Scriptural exegesis,...