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Rev. Mr. Matthew Newsome

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The Devout Life: A Modern Guide to Practical Holiness with St. Francis de Sales

The Devout Life: A Modern Guide to Practical Holiness with St. Francis de Sales

In this book, Deacon Matthew Newsome brings the timeless wisdom of St. Francis de Sales into the context of the modern world and the modern Church.

2023

Deacon Matthew Newsome

Deacon Matthew Newsome

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The Gift of the Eucharist

Homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi

8 min readJun 2, 2024

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The Gift of the Eucharist

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The role of “transitional” deacons

There is something of a debate going on at present among some respected members of the diaconate in the Catholic Church in the United…

8 min readMay 20, 2024

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The role of “transitional” deacons

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The Sacraments of Initiation

Homily for the celebration of Confirmation on the 6th Sunday of Easter

8 min readMay 6, 2024

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The Sacraments of Initiation

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Love & Obedience

Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter (Year B)

5 min readMay 6, 2024

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Love & Obedience

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Knowing the Good Shepherd

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B)

5 min readApr 22, 2024

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Knowing the Good Shepherd

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God’s Problem, Our Salvation

Homily for Easter Sunday

6 min readMar 31, 2024

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God’s Problem, Our Salvation

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St. Athanasius and the Cross

A Good Friday Homily

3 min readMar 30, 2024

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St. Athanasius and the Cross

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Join me on retreat this April

Hickory, NC | April 26–28

2 min readMar 15, 2024

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Join me on retreat this April

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A Father Who Does Not Withhold His Son

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year B)

6 min readFeb 26, 2024

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A Father Who Does Not Withhold His Son

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An Ash Wednesday Homily

Today begins the season of Lent, a penitential season in the Catholic Church. The traditional penances we undertake at this time of year…

3 min readFeb 14, 2024

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An Ash Wednesday Homily

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Rev. Mr. Matthew Newsome

Rev. Mr. Matthew Newsome

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Husband of one, father of seven, Roman Catholic deacon, college campus minister, writer, shepherd and drinker of fine coffee.

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