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A wartime prayerbook written for dangerous days like ours - made to
fit in pocket or purse Our parents before us understood that strife
is rarely far from even the best of us, and they girded themselves
for warfare, actual and spiritual. Among the wisest of men who
shepherded them was Archbishop Fulton Sheen, who won their hearts
with his warm, engaging broadcast personality . . . but in secret
he put on the armor of God. World War II thrust temptation, fear,
danger, and death on the men and women Archbishop Sheen had formed
through his popular radio shows in the 1930's. Knowing that many of
his listeners were now beyond the sound of his voice, fighting and
dying on battlefields afar, he wrote this pocket-sized prayerbook
so that they, too, could put on the armor of God as they faced
their new trials, physical and spiritual. Recently, a friend showed
us his tattered World War II copy. We recognized immediately that
with the new dangers we face since September 11, the time had come
to draft this old prayer book back into service. Yes, it's for
soldiers (and you should send it to every soldier you know so he
will have have it in his breast pocket when he needs it), but it's
for you and me, too. Archbishop Sheen knew that no matter what our
circumstances may be, the deadliest enemy we face is armed not with
a gun but with temptation. In dangerous, uncertain times like ours,
the Devil lures us quickly into lust, anger, hatred, and despair.
Fulton Sheen's Wartime Prayer Book will help keep you from these
vices so that you, too, can put on the armor of God and triumph
over evil in our day.
The Life Of Christ is considered a classic work of Christian faith. It is unique in its readability, which is perhaps to unsurprising from a theologian with decades of experience bringing religion to the masses on radio and television.
Broken into five parts, the book explores the early life of Christ, his temptations, the beatitudes, his public life and Passion, and his death and resurrection. Sheen explains the meaning of Christ's words, as well as the significance of the trials and temptations he overcame. Through careful scholarship, he connects the events of Christ's life, showing how even the humble location of his birth on Earth shared an important lesson: "Divinity is always where we least expect to find it."
In his explanation of the beatitudes-the eight blessings given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount-Sheen shares their value to the modern world. He dismisses the words of Marx, Lenin, Nietschze and Freud. And he reminds us that the words of Christ are not "from another time." Christ is timeless and His Word is eternal.
Shortly before his death in 1979, Archbishop Sheen encountered Pope John Paul II in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The Pope told Sheen that he had "...written and spoken well of the Lord Jesus. You are a loyal son of the Church!" Two months later, Archbishop Sheen passed away in his private chapel. He is a candidate for beatification, which may pave the way for future canonization.
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.
For more than 30 years, Archbishop Sheen was the most famous
Catholic leader in the U.S. with a worldwide radio and TV broadcast
ministry. When it came to authoritative Church teachings, Catholics
and non-Catholics listened to the Bishop because he was someone
they could trust to "tell it like it is." This magnificent series
is the most comprehensive explanation of the Catholic vision of
life ever offered and every Catholic home in America should have a
set.
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.
Now, for the first time, Basilica Press has put into written form
Archbishop Sheen's compelling words about the Little Flower. Taken
from the still-popular talks he had on Therese in 1973, he opens up
for the reader why she is the "greatest saint of modern times." You
will treasure this beautiful book. Even those familiar with St.
Therese's life will find their eyes opened to many new insights
given by the incomparable Archbishop Sheen. Truly a rare and
beautiful book to read, to enjoy, to give, to treasure.
Bishop Fulton Sheen's renowned and inspiring television series,
"Life Is Worth Living," was watched by millions of viewers from all
walks of life and every religious belief. This book contains the
full-length scripts of forty-four of those top-rated programs that
drew thousands of letters weekly to Sheen from his viewers in
response to the advice and insights he gave on his shows.
Bishop Sheen's writings, tapes and videos are as popular today
as when he was alive. His timeless insights offered in this book
give wise, personal and inspiring guidance on the problems
affecting our lives in today's world. His talks cover an amazing
variety of subjects, from the character of the Irish to the
handling of teen-agers. He discusses education, Christianity,
relativity, and world affairs. He speaks about love, conscience,
fear, motherhood, work. He tells amusing anecdotes, recites poetry,
and ponders the fate of the free world as well as America's
destiny.
Among his many best-selling books, none has greater universal
appeal than "Life Is Worth Living." It offers a stirring and
challenging statement of Bishop Sheen's whole philosophy of life
and living. It is a book for everyone - of immediate concern to all
people seeking understanding, belief, and purpose in these troubled
times.
Timeless words from the pen of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen inspire the
heart and imagination as readers embark on a Lenten journey toward
a better understanding of their spiritual selves. Covering the
traditional themes of Lent--sin and salvation, death and
Resurrection, sorrow and hope, ashes and lilies--these 50 passages
and accompanying mini-prayers offer readers a practical spiritual
program as a retreat from the cares and concerns of a secular world
view.
paperback
"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.
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