“I want a laity, not arrogant, not rash in speech, not disputatious, but men who know their religion, who enter into it, who know just where they stand, who know what they hold and what they do not, who know their creed so well that they can give an account of it, who know so much of history that they can defend it.”
Quote by John Henry Newman
Work
Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England: Addressed to the Brothers of the Oratory in the Summer of 1851
This book provides an analysis of the social and religious conditions faced by Catholics in England as of 1851, offering insights into the challenges and perspectives of the Catholic community during that period. more
Author
John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was an influential British theologian, philosopher, and writer, known for his contributions to religious philosophy, moral philosophy, and literary criticism. He was born on February 21, 1801, and died on August 11, 1890. Newman was educated at Oxford University and later became a Catholic priest, holding several important positions in the church in Britain and Ireland. more