John Henry Newman: Prayers, Poems and Meditations Paperback – 20 Sept. 2007

It is hard to describe the wonderfully peculiar way this saintly man has graced our lives, and this really isn't the venue. But for those seeking a selection of daily meditations to deepen their spiritual lives, this collection may momentarily slake their thirst; it's a good start. We finally finished  Newman`s Unquiet Grave: The Reluctant Saint , and look forward Ian Kerr's  John Henry Newman: A Biography . Newman was instrumental in influencing the conversion of J.R.R. Tolkien's mother. Having savoured  Tree and Leaf: Including MYTHOPOEIA , the following quote is apropos, "Even on the ... legends of a popular mythology He casts His shadow, and is dimly discerned in the ode or epic, as in troubled water or in fantastic dreams. All that is good, all that is true, all that is beautiful, all that is beneficent, be it great or small, be it perfect or fragmentary, natural as well as supernatural, moral as well as material, comes from Him" (Newman, as quoted by Wilson, 2007:11).

I saw this book advertised when ordering a book about Newman. However good Newman biographes may be, I wanted to read the writings of the man himself and make up my own mind. I have found Newman's acedemic works difficult to understand and hoped that a book of short personal writings would be more accessible.This collection of passages taken from a number of sources including personal letters to his friends,is both fascinating and moving. The book is divided into daily readings each of which take only a few moments to read but provoked much thought. I warmed to the very human person that emerges from these writings. Reading not only changed my perception of Newman but has helped me to reflect on my own life. In a manner of speaking it feels as if I have met the man himself and grown fond of him!

I bought this book to read to a Catholic friend who was dying. She had been sustained through her illness by the writings of John Henry Newman. In the last few hours of her life, even though she was not conscious, I continued to read some of the prayers and short meditations to her. Perhaps she heard them.

Very pleased with this purchase. I also bought 'Heart to Heart' - A Cardinal Newman Prayer Book and would recommend both.

Bought this book as a Christmas present, My Mum will love it.Delivery very quick and quality excellent.

excellent

A book of inspiration. Writings of an erudite man, a person whose life and teachings have inspired many.

I bought this wonderful book for my son-in-law and he was over the moon, an avid reader, not his normal genre. My son-in-law couldn't leave it down.I highly recommend this book.

I found this book, and still find this book, a great inspiration,to all Christians, or even non-Christians. This man was a deep, spiritual man whose words still resound in the world today. He was unshakable in his Christian beliefs, and wrote many books that are not an EASY read, but a great help for people searching for meaning in their lives, without becoming sentimental. A happy day when I discovered his writings.

古くて新しいＪ・Ｈ・ニューマンの神学を理解する上で不可欠の一冊。