This article, which was originally presented at the annual conference of the Venerable John Henry Newman Association in Mundelein, Illinois, in August 2004, portrays Newman as anticipating three aspects of postmodernism:the question of epistemological foundations, the role of theology in the academy, and a conversational model of truth.

Barron discusses not only the deep spirituality within Aquinas' theological writings, but also the saint's little known spiritual writings on prayer and more. Throughout, Barron applies these teachings to daily life. (Catholic).