New Guest Post On "Saints of the Faith" Blog

I am very fortunate to be able to tell you that we have a very good guest on our "Saints of the Faith".

The post is "Blessed John Henry Newman, A Great Teacher and Catechist" by Father Juan R. Vélez. Be sure to give it a read and leave a comment if you'd like.

Father Juan R. Vélez, is the author of "Passion for Truth, The Life of John Henry Newman". Father Vélez is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei who resides in San Francisco. He holds a doctorate in dogmatic theology from the University of Navarre. His doctoral thesis was on John Henry Newman’s Eschatology.

His interest in the life and works of Cardinal Newman began with his doctoral studies under Prof. José Morales, author of John Henry Newman (1801-1890).

Fr. Vélez has a medical degree, also from the University of Navarre, and was previously board certified in internal medicine.

John Henry Newman on Christian Holiness

In this video, Father Juan R. Velez author of "Passion for Truth: The Life of John Henry Newman" tells us how "Cardinal Newman was not only a scholar and a theologian; he was a man of prayer who lived the Christian virtues. He taught that holiness, which is attained through grace and the practice of the virtues, is necessary for future blessedness in Heaven."

Biography of John Henry Newman

In this video Father Juan R. Velez author of "Passion for Truth: The Life of John Henry Newman" speaks about his biography of Blessed John Cardinal Henry Newman.

Passion for Truth The Life of John Henry Newman by Fr. Juan Velez