Fulton J. Sheen was one of the leading religious figures of the 20th Century and chief spokesman of American Catholicism.
This work was the culmination of 15 years service as National Director for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, whose charge was the evangelization of the world. Previously unpublished, this material was created in 1965 in the privacy of Sheen’s New York City residence at the conclusion of Vatican II. The series ran over 21 hours and was produced on 25 long playing vinyl records. The original title of the audio was “Life is Worth Living,” the same name as his Emmy award winning television program that ran from 1951-1957, and 1951 best-selling book.
Drawing on 45 years experience as a priest, he conceived this compendium in response to his charge as National Director for Propagation of the Faith, and to the millions of letters he received from people around the world in search of truth, faith, salvation and spiritual guidance. Sheen takes an intimate look at our sacred journey back to God. He answers life’s most profound questions and explains how to find spiritual contentment in the modern world by applying the Christian philosophy of life. His presentation of doctrine is biblical and liturgical with hundreds of scriptural references.
Created for people of all ages and religious backgrounds, Sheen explores our journey home to God in an intimate conversation designed to strengthen the personal relationship between the reader and Christ. Sheen shares humorous stories that made him one of the most celebrated personalities of his time. This book is a lasting testament that your life is worth living.
Fulton J. Sheen was born May 8, 1895 in El Paso, Illinois. Ordained September 20, 1919, Sheen became one of the most popular preachers of the 20th Century. In 1930, he began The Catholic Hour broadcasts on NBC radio, which ran for 22 years. He spoke for the first religious service ever telecast in 1940. In 1950, the bishops of the United States invited Sheen to become National Director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, where he served 16 years. Pope Pius XII appointed him bishop in 1951.
From 1951 until 1957, he hosted the highly acclaimed television series, Life is Worth Living, for which he won an Emmy in 1953. He wrote over 60 books and dozens of articles. Two books became national best sellers. In 1962, Pope John XXIII appointed him to the Vatican Council II Commission on the Missions. In 1966, Pope John Paul VI appointed Sheen Bishop of Rochester, New York, where he served until his retirement in 1969.
Sheen held a Ph.D. and an Agrege en Philosophie from the University of Louvain, Belgium. He attended the Sorbonne and was the first American to receive the Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy. He was a professor of philosophy at Catholic University of America from 1926-1950.
Archbishop Sheen died at his home in New York City on December 9, 1979 and he is buried in the crypt at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. His books, audios, and videos continued to enjoy international popularity.
Cardinal O’Connor gave approval in 2000 for an investigation into the life, writings and teaching of Fulton J. Sheen. In May of 2012, the Positio was reviewed by the Cardinals and Bishops of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints at the Vatican and forwarded to the Holy Father for approval. When decreed, Sheen will become the first American born male saint to be beatified in the Roman Catholic Church.
This work was the culmination of 15 years service as National Director for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, whose charge was the evangelization of the world. Previously unpublished, this material was created in 1965 in the privacy of Sheen’s New York City residence at the conclusion of Vatican II. The series ran over 21 hours and was produced on 25 long playing vinyl records. The original title of the audio was “Life is Worth Living,” the same name as his Emmy award winning television program that ran from 1951-1957, and 1951 best-selling book.
Drawing on 45 years experience as a priest, he conceived this compendium in response to his charge as National Director for Propagation of the Faith, and to the millions of letters he received from people around the world in search of truth, faith, salvation and spiritual guidance. Sheen takes an intimate look at our sacred journey back to God. He answers life’s most profound questions and explains how to find spiritual contentment in the modern world by applying the Christian philosophy of life. His presentation of doctrine is biblical and liturgical with hundreds of scriptural references.
Created for people of all ages and religious backgrounds, Sheen explores our journey home to God in an intimate conversation designed to strengthen the personal relationship between the reader and Christ. Sheen shares humorous stories that made him one of the most celebrated personalities of his time. This book is a lasting testament that your life is worth living.
Fulton J. Sheen was born May 8, 1895 in El Paso, Illinois. Ordained September 20, 1919, Sheen became one of the most popular preachers of the 20th Century. In 1930, he began The Catholic Hour broadcasts on NBC radio, which ran for 22 years. He spoke for the first religious service ever telecast in 1940. In 1950, the bishops of the United States invited Sheen to become National Director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, where he served 16 years. Pope Pius XII appointed him bishop in 1951.
From 1951 until 1957, he hosted the highly acclaimed television series, Life is Worth Living, for which he won an Emmy in 1953. He wrote over 60 books and dozens of articles. Two books became national best sellers. In 1962, Pope John XXIII appointed him to the Vatican Council II Commission on the Missions. In 1966, Pope John Paul VI appointed Sheen Bishop of Rochester, New York, where he served until his retirement in 1969.
Sheen held a Ph.D. and an Agrege en Philosophie from the University of Louvain, Belgium. He attended the Sorbonne and was the first American to receive the Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy. He was a professor of philosophy at Catholic University of America from 1926-1950.
Archbishop Sheen died at his home in New York City on December 9, 1979 and he is buried in the crypt at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. His books, audios, and videos continued to enjoy international popularity.
Cardinal O’Connor gave approval in 2000 for an investigation into the life, writings and teaching of Fulton J. Sheen. In May of 2012, the Positio was reviewed by the Cardinals and Bishops of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints at the Vatican and forwarded to the Holy Father for approval. When decreed, Sheen will become the first American born male saint to be beatified in the Roman Catholic Church.
