Lent 1B February 21, 2019 (21 Feb 1801–11 Aug 1890)

Genesis 9:8-17 Priest & Theologian 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 St. John’s Episcopal Church, Centreville VA Adult Lectionary Forum 2021 John Henry Newman was an major Anglican figure whose studies convinced him to become a Roman Catholic, eventual elevation to cardinal, & a Doctor of Divinity degree from Pope Pius IX. While a youth, the Napoleonic Wars precipitated a financial collapse that forced his father's bank to close. Alone at school & shocked by the family crisis, he fell ill but later said it was one of three

great providential illnesses in his life. He underwent a religious conversion that year, Cardinal John Henry Newman too, influenced by a schoolmaster, who converted to Calvinistic evangelicalism. Ordained as a priest in 1825 at Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral, he was also appointed curate of St Clement’s, Oxford. He later admitted issues in 1828 checked influences that were taking him in a religiously liberal direction: first a nervous breakdown & then his youngest sister’s sudden death. There was a theological factor, too: a fascination since 1816 with the Fathers of the Church, whose works he read systematically during his “long 1828 vacation.” His views assumed a higher ecclesiastical tone in 1833, when John Keble preached an assize sermon on National Apostasy at St Mary’s which Newman claims inaugurated the Oxford Movement. Keble’s message inspired him to write his , through which he hoped to give the a more solid doctrinal & disciplined footing. For eight years he augmented teaching the tracts with Sunday sermons, gaining a loyal following all the while. At the height of influence, his study of the monophysite heresy made him doubt the Anglican position was tenable based on principles of ecclesiastical authority he now accepted. He remained a controversial High Anglican until 1841, when he issued Tract 90, the last of the series, by which he tested the tenability of Catholic doctrine within the Church of England, examining in detail all 39 Articles of Faith. He suggested their negations were not directed against Roman Catholic creed, but only against popular errors & exaggerations. For British Catholics, his conversion secured great prestige & dissipated many prejudices. His influence aimed at broadening spirit & recognition of the key roles played by developing doctrine & improving Church government. Collect for Lent 1B Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Prayer for Lent 1B [John Henry Newman] God of all wisdom, we offer thanks for John Henry Newman, whose eloquence bore witness that your Church is one--holy, catholic & apostolic--even amid the changes & cares of this world: Grant that, inspired by his words & example, we may follow your kindly light until we rest in your bosom, with your dear Son Jesus Christ & the Holy Spirit; for you live & reign, one God, now & forever. Amen. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Centreville VA -- Adult Lectionary Forum 2021

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LENT 1B: COVENANT SIGN! [GENESIS 9:8-17]

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Lent 1B: Another Covenant Sign! [1 Peter 3:18-22]

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