Newman's writings

In the run-up to the beatification of John Henry Newman Pope Benedict XVI’s thoughts and words turned to this 19th century English theologian On this occasion the Pope specifically highlighted the extensive writings of Newman and how they have made a lasting contribution to Church and society . Veronica Scarisbrick brings you excerpts from these writings :

“..the words of St Augustine struck me with a power which I had never felt from any words before….I had seen a shadow on the wall..”

“…All the logic in the world would not have made me move faster towards Rome than I did …I have arrived at the end of my journey because I see the village church before me, as venture to assert that the miles , over which my soul had to pass before it got to Rome , could be annihilated….Great acts take time .”