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With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton J. Sheen
presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that
combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology.
All the major aspects and events of Mary's life are lovingly
portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of
information, consolation and inspiration. Sheen also gives profound
insights into all the Marian beliefs ranging from the Immaculate
Conception to the Assumption to the miracle of Our Lady of Fatima.
While considering the different phases of Mary's life, Bishop Sheen
discusses various problems common to mankind of every age and
reveals clearly that every problem can be resolved. He emphasizes
the unique dignity, strength and gifts of women and their ability
to help heal the world's problems. Sheen stresses mankind's need of
the Mother of God and her burning love for all her children. The
great resurgence of devotion to Mary is God's way of emphasizing
the worth and dignity of every person against the false doctrines
that have so confused the modern world.
Archbishop Sheen shows you how to win a lasting victory over vice.
Fulton Sheen claims that since all seven deadly sins led
Christ's enemies to nail Him to the Cross, you and I can find in
the example of His suffering and death on the cross sure means to
overcome each one of those sins, plus the key to understanding -
and to nurturing in our own souls each correspond virtue.
"Treasure in Clay "provides a lifetime's worth of wisdom from
one of the most beloved and influential figures in
twentieth-century Catholicism.
Completed shortly before his death in 1979, "Treasure in Clay "is
the autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen, the preeminent teacher,
preacher, and pastor of American Catholicism.
Called "the Great Communicator" by Billy Graham and "a prophet of
the times" by Pope Pius XII, Sheen was the voice of American
Catholicism for nearly fifty years. In addition to his prolific
writings, Sheen dominated the airwaves, first in radio, and later
television, with his signature program "Life is Worth Living,"
drawing an average of 30 million viewers a week in the 1950s. Sheen
had the ears of everyone from presidents to the common men, women,
and children in the pews, and his uplifting message of faith, hope,
and love shaped generations of Catholics.
Here in Sheen's own words are reflections from his childhood, his
years in seminary, his academic career, his media stardom, his
pastoral work, his extensive travels, and much more. Readers
already familiar with Sheen and as well as those coming to him for
the first time will find a fascinating glimpse into the Catholic
world Sheen inhabited, and will find inspiration in Sheen's
heartfelt recollections. "Treasure in Clay" is a classic book and a
lasting testament to a life that was worth living.
The Mystical Body of Christ captures the theological precision and
communicative genius of Fulton J Sheen (1895-1979), whose radio and
television broadcasts, including Life Is Worth Living, have reached
millions of homes since the 1950s. With more than thirty of his
works still in print, Sheen is one of the most beloved Catholic
evangelists of all time. This full-length and fully developed work
on the Church as an extension of the Incarnation reveals Sheen's
accessible and theologically astute teaching style in the early
years of his ministry. First published in 1935, the book's themes
of the Eucharist as a source of unity for the Mystical Body of
Christ-the Church-and the link between the liturgy and works of
social justice were echoed in the Second Vatican Council several
decades later. A recent advance in Sheen's cause for beatification,
the healing of a young boy for which there is no medical
explanation, will create renewed interest among his admirers and
introduce the spirituality of this Catholic icon to a whole new
generation of believers.
One of the most brilliant and compassionate minds of our era now
reaches contemporary readers with this collection of his essays and
reflections on a wide variety of timely and interesting subjects.
Topics include finding one's purpose in life, dealing with fears
and anxieties, working for justice, and developing a prayer life.
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