Fulton John Sheen Books

Exploring the profound relationship between a priest and his vocation, this book delves into the spiritual and personal challenges faced by those in the clergy. It emphasizes the importance of selflessness and dedication, highlighting the priest's role as a servant to the community. Through reflective insights and personal anecdotes, the narrative offers a deep understanding of the sacrifices and joys inherent in the priestly life, encouraging readers to appreciate the spiritual journey and commitment required in this sacred calling.

The book explores the profound significance of Christ's seven last words spoken during his crucifixion, offering deep theological insights and reflections on each statement. It delves into the emotional and spiritual weight of these final utterances, providing readers with a deeper understanding of sacrifice, forgiveness, and redemption. Through this examination, the work invites contemplation on the impact of these words on faith and the human experience, making it a poignant resource for both personal reflection and communal worship.

Focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, this classic work by Fulton J. Sheen is celebrated for its eloquent prose and profound insights into Christian faith. Through a blend of theology and personal reflection, the book explores key events and themes from Christ's life, aiming to inspire readers in their spiritual journey. Sheen's articulate style and deep understanding of religious principles make this a significant contribution to Christian literature.

The book presents a compelling argument for the necessity of integrating realism with idealism, and empiricism with transcendental principles, emphasizing the importance of metaphysics and ethics in addressing modern challenges. Sheen's work is a profound exploration of the relationship between faith and reason, showcasing his intellectual prowess and deep devotion to God. This edition serves as a faithful reproduction of the original, reflecting the enduring relevance of Sheen's insights in contemporary philosophical discourse.

Fulton J. Sheen Back in print after decades, the one of the great 20th-century communicators and best-known Catholic preachers and apologists delivers an incisive look at right and wrong notions about sex and love. This work is an excellent moral preparation for marriage. In addition to presenting the causes of and solutions to crises in marriage, the author concludes with touching real-life stories of the transformation of lives through marriage. The ultimate aim of this work is to show that our Blessed Lord is to be the third and primary person in every marriage if it is to be a successful, loving marriage. Table of Contents: The Difference between Sex and Love Our Vital Energies What Love Is The Three Tensions of Love It Takes Three to Make Love Love Is Triune Unfolding the Mystery Purity: Reverence for Mystery The Dignity of the Body Marriage and the Spirit The Great Mystery The Unbreakable Bond Generation Paternity Motherhood The Role of Children Mary, Motherhood, and the Home The Dark Night of the Body For Better or for Worse Love's Reaction to Loss Love Endureth Forever

Fulton J. Sheen This classic work from the pen of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen brings together Christ’s Sermon on the Mount with his Seven Last Words. From the Mount of the Beatitudes to the Hill of Calvary, Our Lord’s public ministry and statements centered on the themes of love and forgiveness, which are explored here with Archbishop Sheen’s characteristic insight and passion. Although there is no strict connection between the Seven Beatitudes and the Seven Last Words, The Cross and the Beatitudes shows how the first and last statements of Jesus’ public life are intimately related. His entire ministry, with its ultimate fulfillment on Calvary’s Cross, perfectly displayed the meekness, mercy, and poverty of his early teaching. From "Blessed are the meek" and "Father, forgive them" to "Into thy hands I commend my spirit, The Cross and the Beatitudes pleads for a return to the foundational teachings of Jesus that alone can sustain our spirits and lead us to a Christian way of life.

New Foreword by Fr. Andrew Apostoli. Anniversary Edition. 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 Fulton Sheen was one of the preeminent sociopolitical thinkers of the twentieth century. He hosted one of the most popular television series in America and his sermons have been seen by millions. First published in 1940 during the height of geopolitical conflict between world powers, Freedom Under God offers a uniquely Catholic perspective to economics and morality that is perhaps even more relevant today. In his gripping style, Sheen points out the faults of both capitalism and communism and presents an alternative that could just save the world.

Way to Inner Peace, published in 1954, explores eight different themes on the path to a life of contentment and serenity. With four to five short chapters on each theme, this work makes an excellent daily devotional.

Fulton J. Sheen explores the unsettling relationship between Communism and the Western conscience, suggesting that the West's spiritual decline has paved the way for the rise of this ideology. He portrays Communism as a troubling offspring of a society that has prioritized materialism over deeper values. Sheen warns that without a return to spiritual sensibility, the West risks succumbing to a new, oppressive totality, highlighting the ideological and practical implications of this shift.