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| | University of Dallas - Newman Biography |
 | | Newman responded with the Apologia pro Vita Sua (1864), disclosing the history of his religious opinions from childhood, defending both reason and authority with rhetorical magnificence. |
 | | Newman's spirituality emphasized conscience as connecting principle between self and God, the Holy Spirit's indwelling in individuals and church, the gospel “Image of Christ,” God's particular providence, devotion to Mary and the saints, and patience. |
 | | Newman's thought had significant influence at the Second Vatican Council, particularly his ecclesiology, ecumenism, theory of doctrinal development, defense of conscience, theology of the laity. |
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