Rob Kirkendall is an instructor in Humanities at St. Thomas More Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina. Heearned B.A. degrees from Biola University in Humanities: English and English: Writing. He completed an M.A. in Theology at the Augustine Institute in Denver. He teaches literature and supports seniors during the college discernment and application process.
In this episode Rob reflects on Newman’s insights into learning to be still and listen to God’s plan. In order to act in God’s Wisdom, we must live out what we find in prayer. It is through a loving obedience found in Christ that we find the truest wisdom. This wisdom may be the way of The Cross that necessarily leads to a future good. Christ’s commands are prudent because He has the most complete view of things.
To add to Newman’s thought on Wisdom and Innocence Rob suggests watching the 2019 film, “A Hidden Life,” which depicts the life of Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer and devout Catholic who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II.
To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site.
