Dr. Ryan (Bud) Marr, Catholic convert and gifted Newman scholar with a PhD in historical theology from St. Louis University (with research interests in the theology of St. John Henry Newman, the reception of Vatican II and the liturgy) reacts to Newman’s sermon “Faith without Sight”. Here Dr. Marr helps us with Newman’s view of faith as a blessed temper of mind that hears Christ in Scripture by looking off the self to the eternal. Rather than demanding certainty, faith simply rests in the wondrous content of Revelation. Overcoming the temptation of subjecting all truths to strict reasoning is achieved by a proper cultivation of our conscience realized by opening ourselves up to the glories of God.
One of Dr. Marr’s more accessible works, Seeking God with St. John Henry Newman, offers an invitation to Newman’s practical guidance by providing wisdom on prayer, penance and the path to heaven. The link below leads to the text.
https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Saint-John-Henry-Newman/dp/1681925923
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.
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