John Henry Newman: Sainthood through Friendship

‘Friendship is not only the message of the gospel, it is also the best medium for conveying it. As our Lord says ‘I no longer call you servant I now call you friends.’

- Dr. Scott Hahn

In this episode Maria and I discuss our excitement at the upcoming canonisation of John Henry Newman. We explore what Newman has taught us about friendship and the particular role it played in his own life and spiritual journey. We also take a moment to highlight our favourite poems of his and to mark his place in the literary world.

 

Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod

 

Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Maria Connolly

 

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Works Mentioned:

Apologia Pro Vita Sua by John Henry Newman

'A Letter Addressed to the Duke of Norfolk on Occasion of Mr. Gladstone's Recent Expostulation'
Certain Difficulties Felt by Anglicans in Catholic Teaching, Volume 2 by John Henry Newman

In His Own Words: Newman on Friendship

Dr Scott Hahn on Newman's conversion

‘Sermon on Love of Relations and Friends’ by John Henry Newman

‘Sermon on Personal Influence, the Means of Propagating the Truth’ by John Henry Newman

Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis

'Tolstoy and the Cult of Simplicity' by G.K. Chesterton

'The Parting of Friends' by John Henry Newman

Snapdragon by John Henry Newman

 

'The Death of Gerontius' by John Henry Newman

'The Queen of Seasons' by John Henry Newman

 

What We're Enjoying at the Moment:

Maria: Georgette Heyer novels

Rachel: You've Got Mail