Tag Archives: Newman

Watching in Advent

Posted on December 4, 2019 by stchrysostoms

“Year passes after year silently ; Christ’s coming is ever nearer than it was. O that, as He comes nearer earth, we may approach nearer heaven ! … pray Him to give you the heart to seek Him in sincerity. … Continue reading →

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The secrecy of divine visitations

Posted on January 29, 2017 by stchrysostoms

I say we are today reminded of the noiseless course of God’s providence, His tranquil accomplishment, in the course of nature, of great events long designed; and again, the suddenness and stillness of His visitations. So said John Henry Newman, … Continue reading →

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The Anima Christi

Posted on August 21, 2016 by stchrysostoms

We continue our series of favourite prayers chosen by preachers at St Chrysostom’s. Canon Alma Servant writes on the Anima Christi This is one of my favourite prayers in all its forms.  That is the remarkable thing: there are several versions.  … Continue reading →

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The Double Agony

Posted on March 22, 2015 by stchrysostoms

For an occasional series for our blog we’ve asked Dr Noel Preston, our assistant organist, to write about a hymn of his choice suitable for the current season of the church’s year. We begin with Noel’s choice for Passiontide: Praise to … Continue reading →

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