Learning to Surrender and Trust with St. John Henry Newman

Angie Allen of Catholic Exchange describes how the poem "Lead, Kindly Light" by St. John Henry Newman serves as a guide for surrendering to God during times of hardship and anxiety.

Newman, a theologian and Doctor of the Church, wrote the poem following a period of severe illness in Sicily in late 1832. The poem reflects his experience of surrendering to God's plan while traveling through Europe. Newman was an Anglican priest at the time, and his journey eventually led to his conversion to the Catholic Church and his appointment as a cardinal.