Saint John Neumann: His Writings and Spirituality

by Richard Boever CSsR, PhD

Overview

Father Richard Boever has creatively written a biography of Saint John Neumann in the first person, as if the saint were speaking to the reader. This book invites each of us to accompany Saint John Neumann along his path of faithful discipleship, deepening our own commitment of discipleship in living out our unique vocation in Christ. — Justin Cardinal Rigali July 15, 2010

Saint John Neumann: His Writings and Spirituality is the great story of a poor immigrant who rose from priest to bishop and became known for his spirituality, patience, and service. He was the first canonized male saint from the United States, laid the foundation of the Catholic school system in the United States, and introduced the Forty Hours devotion. This book will provide a fresh determination and devotion to your personal prayer and reflection.

Paperback

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764819803
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Fr. Richard Boever, CSsR, has been in the Catholic ministry since 1974. During that time he has served as a parish priest and pastor in St. Louis and Chicago, taught theology at Newman University and Saint Louis University, served as a university chaplain, and he has been director of Redemptorist formation for the pre novitiate program. He also held various positions at Liguori Publications, including president and publisher and he was retreat director at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin In addition to writing this book on Saint John Neumann, he also served as a research expert at the Neumann Shrine in Philadelphia. Currently, he is functioning as Executive Director at the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos in New Orleans.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Preface ix

Introduction xv

Chronology xix

Part I A Biography in the First Person John N. Neumann 1

Setting the Scene 3

My Early Life 7

The Seminary 15

Departure From Home 29

Priest of the Diocese of New York 39

The Redemptorist Years 60

My Life as Bishop of Philadelphia 79

Part II Writings and Documents 113

Neumann's Spirituality 115

Funeral Obsequies 150

Memorial of Prachatitz to Bishop Neumann 167

Neumann's Letters From America to Family and Friends in Bohemia 170

Neumann's Pastoral Letters to the People and the Clergy of Philadelphia 225

Further Suggested Reading on the Life and Teachings of St. John Neumann 265