The Resurrection of the Body - Monsignor James Shea

Monsignor James Shea, president of The University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota shares with us his vision of a Catholic university education modeled after Newman's Idea of a University.  He then offers insight into Newman's sermon "The Resurrection of the Body" by pondering Christ's real presence in the Most Holy Eucharist.  Monsignor Shea sees that Newman peers into our age seeing the rise of secularism in his.  This sermons provides insights into the sweeping dangers present when the integrity of the body and soul is broken leading to a loss of the overall dignity of the human person. Complete integrity of the body and soul allows us to approach the mystery of the Lord's Body and Blood with proper reverence and purity.  Monsignor Shea shares concrete examples of our time as evidences of this critical break in the integrity of the human person while Newman suggests the means to recovering our identity in Christ. 

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.