Passion for Truth
The Life of John Henry Newman
Juan R. Velez
9781505116267
400 pages
St. Benedict Press LLC
Overview
In Passion for Truth, author and scholar Fr. Juan R. Vélez painstakingly uncovers the life and work of Blessed John Henry Newman. In the story of his early years, his family upbringing and university education, and through his vast correspondence with family, friends, and colleagues, Vélez acquaints us with Newman, the loyal friend, profound thinker, prolific writer, and holy priest. A true Catholic gentleman, who can be admired and loved by all who love the Truth.
Author Bio
Fr. Juan R. Velez, a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, holds a doctorate in dogmatic theology from the University of Navarre where he completed his doctoral thesis on John Henry Newman. Before ordination to the priesthood he was a physician. Author of a number of academic articles on Cardinal Newman, he co-edited a short anthology of texts titled Take Five, Meditations on John Henry Newman.
