The Biglietto Speech | Saint John Henry Newman Contra Liberalism In Religion
Dear Readers, in the wake of the much desired announcement of Saint John Henry being declared a Doctor of the Church, the 38th Doctor, that is, it is important to hear the saintly Newman in his own words. Various voices are already attempting to claim Newman as their own, to further a liberal agenda, or to condemn Newman as the progenitor of what is, to some minds, the accursed Second Vatican Council, as if his great mind's contribution of the development of doctrine is grounds for dismissing a council that many (most?...) have yet to properly digest and distinguish from the "media council" criticized by Pope Benedict XVI. This ongoing debate underscores the complexity of Newman's theological contributions and the ways in which they intersect with contemporary issues in the Church. As scholars continue to explore his works, it becomes increasingly clear that his insights might offer a path to reconcile differing viewpoints within the Church. This blogger, along with m...