As I awoke this morning on this special feast day of St. John Henry Newman, I experienced a deep feeling of homesickness in the very core of me as I prayed to this saint. We are kindred spirits- he is my best friend! I experienced all the images, sights, sounds and smells this morning of my homeland. I miss my England 🏴.
I reflect on my conversion also from the Anglican Church of England 30 years ago, and how my conversion led to my Divinity studies at Maryvale institute once home to St. John Henry Newman.
Thank you Denise for writing this, my heart so deeply moved and tears were blobbing on my cheeks!
Thank you for this reflection. It gave me pause to think about the many sacrifices that our saints have endured through the centuries. God bless St John Henry Newman.
How beautiful, the hidden life of a saintly soul in all its joys and sorrows. Thank you so much for this lovely glimpse. I so enjoy your reflections on the saints and the hidden gems you share. Thank you!
What a beautiful story! He is on my to-read list, since I am also a convert and have dipped my toes a little so to speak in the Church of England, the church of my father's side of the family.
As I awoke this morning on this special feast day of St. John Henry Newman, I experienced a deep feeling of homesickness in the very core of me as I prayed to this saint. We are kindred spirits- he is my best friend! I experienced all the images, sights, sounds and smells this morning of my homeland. I miss my England 🏴.
I reflect on my conversion also from the Anglican Church of England 30 years ago, and how my conversion led to my Divinity studies at Maryvale institute once home to St. John Henry Newman.
Thank you Denise for writing this, my heart so deeply moved and tears were blobbing on my cheeks!
St. John Henry Newman pray for us!
I am so glad it resonated with you and your English heart, Suzi! He is the most beautiful of saints!
Yes he is!! This calls for afternoon tea and scones today to celebrate this holy friend. ❤️
Thank you for this reflection. It gave me pause to think about the many sacrifices that our saints have endured through the centuries. God bless St John Henry Newman.
Thank you for reading, Marcy!! ❤️
How beautiful, the hidden life of a saintly soul in all its joys and sorrows. Thank you so much for this lovely glimpse. I so enjoy your reflections on the saints and the hidden gems you share. Thank you!
Beautiful and touching.
What a beautiful story! He is on my to-read list, since I am also a convert and have dipped my toes a little so to speak in the Church of England, the church of my father's side of the family.
What a beautiful saint! Thanks for this story.