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St. John Henry Newman—The Work of the Christian

By James T. Majewski ( bio - articles - email ) | Apr 20, 2024 | In Catholic Culture Audiobooks (Podcast)

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“It cannot be said, then, because we have not to bear the burden and the heat of the day, that therefore we have returned to paradise. It is not that our work is lighter, but our strength is greater.”

This sermon from Newman’s Anglican period was originally preached on Septuagesima Sunday. In it, Newman addresses the misconception that grace exempts Christians from work, and he exhorts Christians to embrace their calling to work diligently for the glory of God.

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