007 Heart Speaks Unto Heart ~ Celebrating the life and witness of Cardinal John Henry Newman

In this special episode Jo Boyce revisits the service that was broadcast live on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship, on the morning of the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

On Sunday 13th October, Blessed John Henry Newman will be canonised and become the first recognised English saint in close to 300 years. So it’s a perfect time to revisit the unforgettable day of his beatification in 2010.

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Episode Highlights:

The service is structured around four key themes: The Word, the Eucharist, Mary and Vocation. Presented by Bernadette Kearney, it features reflections and the prayers inspired by some of the writings of Cardinal John Henry Newman himself.

Jo also shares some memories of her experience with CJM MUSIC at Cofton Park (in Birmigham, England) from the day of the Papal Mass and beatification.

Songs featured:

This Day – Music by Jo Boyce & Mike Stanley from the Rejoice n Sing Collection
Penitential Act from the Mass of St Bernadette (English) from Rejoice ‘n’ Sing Vol. 3 ~ Mass Settings for the Revised Translation
Thy Word – by Amy Grant & Michael W Smith
Bread of Life – by Jo Boyce & Mike Stanley (available on iTunes)
Magnificat – by Jo Boyce (available on iTunes)
Lead Kindly Light – Words by Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman (Sandon) from the EP Lead Kindly Light
Firmly I Believe – Words by Blessed John Henry Newman, Music by Mike Stanley from the EP Lead Kindly Light

Information Regarding the Canonisation

Info on Archdiocese of Birmingham website
The official Newman Canonisation website
Jo and the team will be playing at the Come & See Conference 2019 in Southport the weekend of the canonisation

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