Newman for Our TIme
Saint, Scholar, and Doctor of the Church

In this timely and insightful work, Msgr. Laurence Spiteri explores the life, spirituality, and legacy of St. John Henry Newman, soon to be declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV. Tracing his journey from the Church of England through the Oxford Movement to his final years as a Catholic priest and Oratorian, Spiteri reveals Newman’s unwavering pursuit of truth, his defense of conscience, and his masterful balance of faith and reason. Through vivid storytelling and clear exposition, readers will encounter Newman’s profound intimacy with God, his development of doctrine, his understanding of authentic ecumenism, and his deep humility. Drawing from Newman’s own prayers and writings, this book brings to light how his intellectual brilliance and virtuous life offer timely wisdom and spiritual guidance for our age.