Why Fulton Sheen is Being Beatified

This week on White Collars, Fr. Lomnitzer and Charles walk through the life of Fulton Sheen, giving special attention to his spiritual insights and advice.

They cover:

• Their visit to Fulton Sheen’s tomb at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York
• His early life and education
• How Charles and Father Lomnitzer discovered Fulton Sheen
• Sheen’s influence on Catholic seminaries and holy hours
• The importance of prayer and Eucharistic adoration
• Fulton Sheen’s connection to The Catholic University of America
• His career as a teacher, bishop, author, and evangelist
• His television and radio success, including his Emmy award
• Sheen’s distinctive preaching style, humor, preparation, and clarity
• His conflict with Cardinal Spellman and his subsequent move to Rochester
• Sheen’s later recognition by Pope St. John Paul II
• His books - The Life of Christ, Life Is Worth Living, and Go to Heaven
• His generosity toward the poor and Catholic parishes
• Fulton Sheen’s influence on civil rights and opposition to communism
• The difference between loving people and using people
• Tolerance, moral truth, and the duty to admonish sinners charitably
• Why moral principles should not depend on majority opinion
• The Catholic Church’s public image and the need for better evangelization
• Why Fulton Sheen remains relevant to younger generations
• The possibility of Fulton Sheen’s canonization and lasting legacy

Prepare properly for the next American Blessed! Bl. Fulton Sheen, pray for us!

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