Visionaries are exceptional men and women, who are ahead of their times. John Henry Newman ranks among them.
One step enough for me
John Henry Newman
Visionaries are exceptional men and women, who are ahead of their times. John Henry Newman ranks among them. Although he was born in 1801, he is regarded as one of the sources of inspiration for Vatican II. Newman was an original and critical thinker but he was also a devout Christian who entrusted himself completely to the ‘friendly light’ of God’s guidance. His faith did not make him a stranger to the world. Newman was very much in tune with developments in society and their significance for the future. So, for example, he was a fervent supporter of the laity and their role in the Church long before this was an item on the theological agenda. Born and raised as an Anglican, Newman became a member of the Roman Catholic Church at the age of 44. Newman did not seek the limelight but he was firm in his convictions and laboured intensely to translate them into reality, even in the face of opposition from his fellow churchmen. In recognition of his great contributions to the Church and theology, Pope Leo XIII appointed him cardinal. On 19 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI will beatify him in Birmingham, England, where he spent most of his life as a Catholic.
This documentary provides a biographical portrait of Newman’s life. Dr. Terrence Merrigan from the Catholic University of Leuven focuses on the central issues in Newman’s faith and theology.
Duration: 35 minutes, English and international version
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