Episode 287: Sister Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM, on her book St. John Henry Newman (June 15, 2026)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Sister Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM on her book St. John Henry Newman: A Doctor of the Church for Our Time – Spiritual Guide for the Catholic Heart. (June 15, 2026)Sister Mary Catherine Blanding’s St. John Henry Newman: A Doctor of the Church for Our Time presents a compelling and deeply pastoral introduction to one of the most influential Catholic thinkers of the modern era. Drawing from Newman’s sermons, spiritual writings, and personal journey of conversion, Blanding reveals why Newman continues to speak powerfully to contemporary believers confronting doubt, secularism, loneliness, and the search for holiness. Both intellectually rich and spiritually accessible, the work serves as a guide to prayer, conscience, divine providence, and authentic Christian transformation.St. John Henry Newman: A Doctor of the Church for Our Time – Spiritual Guide for the Catholic Heart by Sister Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM | En Route Books and Media