Take Five: Meditations with John Henry Newman / Mike Aquilina & Father Juan R. Velez

John Henry Newman's journey to Catholicism is one of the greatest stories of the nineteenth-century Church. He relied on divine revelation, together with logical reasoning and historical facts, to reach religious truths and vigorously defend religious doctrines.

Each topical entry begins with an excerpt from this saintly man's writings, followed by these helpful prompts:

• Think About It -- Points that serve as a springboard for prayerful consideration of each meditation topic.
• Just Imagine -- A scripture scene that brings the issue at hand to life.
• Remember --A simple memorization passage to help you work through the meditation topic.

Learn how to apply John Henry Newman's inspiring teachings to all of the situations in your life!

Mike Aquilina is executive vice president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He has written or edited more than twenty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion, including the best-selling What Catholics Believe.

Father Juan R. Velez, a former physician, wrote a doctoral dissertation in theology on the writings of John Henry Newman. He is the author of a forthcoming biography on Newman. He lives in Southern California.