Podcasts about archbishop fulton sheen

Archbishop Fulton Sheen's greatest gift may have been finding lost sheep. Through his thought, wit, and compassion, many thousands of people entered the Church... among them were jazz legend Ada “Bricktop” Smith, journalist Heywood Broun, Communist activist Louis Budenz, US Congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce, spy Elizabeth Bentley, composer Fritz Kreisler, Communist Bella Dodd, and Hollywood starlet Virginia Mayo.  Fulton Sheen: Convert Maker Download the Veritas mobile app Joe & Joe on X Joe & Joe on YouTube

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Join us as we discuss Fulton Sheen's reflection on those at the Cross. On Good Friday, the world was divided into three groups: the indifferent, the hateful, and the loving. Archbishop Fulton Sheen identified these as the three responses to Christ's sacrifice-and the truth is, we all fall into one of them.But there's another set of three at the Cross: Mary, Mary Magdalene, and John-representing innocence, penitence, and priesthood. Their presence shows us what it means to truly stand with Christ.In this episode, we unpack these powerful insights using Scripture, history, and real-life application. Where do you stand at the Cross?Subscribe now and join the conversation.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!Need a new scapular or rosary?  Get great, premium Catholic must haves with our newest affiliate.  Get 10% off by using this link and code THECATHOLICCOUPLEhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

At a time when many are preparing to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, we explore one of the most influential evangelists of the 20th century—Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Known as a convert maker, Sheen helped bring an estimated 42,000 people into the Church. In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Hughes joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book on Fulton Sheen and his lasting impact on Catholic converts. Topics include:

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Dr. Cheryl Hughes to talk about one of the most prolific "convert makers" in American Catholic history: Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Dr. Hughes, a biographer of Fulton Sheen, joins me to talk about what made his evangelism so effective, what we can learn from him today, and how God used Abp. Sheen who was in the right place at the right time. We talk about the role of Catholic apologetics when speaking to our non-Catholic Christian brothers and sisters, the importance of catechesis without compromise, and even hear Dr. Hughes own conversion story! It's a great conversation. To read more about Archbishop Fulton Sheen check out Dr. Hughes's book, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker out from Ignatius Press.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Cheryl Hughes joins Steve and Becky to discuss the influence of Fulton J. Sheen and powerful conversion stories. Her book is Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker.

Questions Covered:  30:17 – In light of the new Vatican document, is it sinful to hold an anti-AI position? I don't think we can practically use AI well. 34:10 – In another country (Switzerland), are they doing A.I. confession? Is this possible? What are the repercussions of this if true? 36:41 – Is the Vatican / Catholic Church open to inputting the Archives into A.I.? 46:50 – I think A.I. is great for making my life a bit easier (opinion/comment, not question). 49:29 – I was praying with the rosary with Archbishop Fulton Sheen on YT, but something didn't feel right (I remember him live); it turned out to be an A.I. generated voice. Is it okay to pray with A.I. generated resources? 51:54 – I heard that God created man and Satan created A.I. because Satan can only copy God's power; is this logical? …

Ken talks with Cheryl Hughes “Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Convert Maker” (Ignatius Press) and Leisa Carzon “Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Bryne, M.D.” (Sophia Institute Press).  Cheryl's book available at: https://ignatius.com/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-afsp/ and Leisa's at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/sister-soldier-surgeon/  L'articolo Meet the Author with Ken Huck – January 30, 2025 – Cheryl Hughes “Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Convert Maker” and Leisa Carzon “Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Bryne, M.D.” proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr Dave Tomaszycki has compiled and edited the extensive thoughts of Archbishop Fulton Sheen... on the demonic. On The Demonic addresses the history of the demonic, how the devil manifested himself to Our Lord, how he has worked throughout the Church's history, and how the Anti-Christ will come in the end times. On The Demonic Download the Veritas mobile app Joe & Joe on X Joe & Joe on YouTube

We're live with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools talks about upcoming Catholic Schools Week, Cheryl Hughes, author of "Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker" and Dr. Jordan Haddad, President of the St. Louis IX Art Society talks about their upcoming 3rd annual soiree fundraiser.

In this special Christmas Eve episode, Victor and I reflect on the true meaning of giving your whole heart to God. Too often, we hold back out of fear—fear of being hurt, fear of what surrender really means, or even fear of giving up the “worldly things” that we think will satisfy us. But here's the truth: the heart is where transformation happens. When God calls us to follow Him, He doesn't just want our minds or our actions—He wants our hearts, fully and completely. We dive deep into what it means to stop hedging your bets and go all-in with Christ, trusting Him with everything. This isn't about perfection; it's about choosing Him each day and giving Him access to every part of your life, even the messy places. From scripture to the wisdom of the saints, we explore why the heart is so central to our faith: - Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” - Ezekiel 36:26: God promises to replace our hearts of stone with hearts of flesh. - Psalm 16: David's example of choosing God as his “portion and cup.” We also talk about the powerful reflections from Archbishop Fulton Sheen and St. Augustine: - Fulton Sheen reminds us that part of our hearts are with God in heaven, and we'll always feel incomplete until we turn back to Him. - St. Augustine famously said: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” And let's be honest—this hits home for all of us. So many of us try to “play it safe” with God, hedging our bets and keeping one foot in the world. We share personal stories and struggles with this, and how we've learned (the hard way) that true joy and peace only come when we surrender fully to God's love. And hey, this isn't just for “perfect Christians.” We talk about how the journey to giving God your whole heart is ongoing—there are ups, downs, mistakes, and grace-filled moments along the way. Jesus doesn't demand perfection; He asks for our trust, our surrender, and our love. On this beautiful Christmas Eve, we're reminded that God gave everything for us. He sent His only Son to take on flesh, to live among us, and ultimately to give His life for ours. If God has already given us His heart, how can we not respond by offering Him ours in return?

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My guest for the month of December in the monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares from an encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI called Spe Salvi (“Saved in Hope”). I also reflect about a book Called “Life of Christ” by Archbishop Fulton Sheen.    Here are the book recommendations by other sisters from the Daughters of Saint Paul:  Sister Julia: "The Reed of God" by Caryll Houselander  Sister Bethany: "Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting" by Mother Mary Francis To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.

Hour 3 for 8/28/24 Monsignor Jason A. Gray, J.C.D. joined Drew to discuss Archbishop Fulton Sheen's view on Communism and the state of the country (1:21). Then, Dr. Monica Miller talked about the spiritual authority of women (30:34). One caller asked if we should revisit women deacons (40:22).  Links:  https://stpaulcenter.com/product-category/authors/authors-monica-miller/  

The never-before-published writings of Archbishop Fulton Sheen are brought to life by Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, who compiled his thoughts and words on the demonic and spiritual warfare.

Patrick examines profound insights on the concept of the "Ape of the Church," discussed by Archbishop Fulton Sheen and echoed by several saints and popes. He explores how this idea of a counter-church mimicking the true church could manifest, and what the response should be. Remember, while these prophecies are essential to acknowledge, faith and trust in Jesus are paramount.   Nick (email) – I think the confirmation age is too high. (00:39) Tyler - Why has the Catholic Church been so polite with its dealings with things like the Olympics? (08:02) *Joe - Would we be able to recognize the Ape of the Church that Fulton Sheen talked about? (19:59) Barbara - Can I have an internet service if they support planned parenthood? (28:30) Mary Beth - I don't think the Bishops are shy about the Olympics because of sex abuse scandals. I think the Vatican has been quiet. (34:59) Ted - Has the pope addressed any of the sacrilege that has gone on with the Olympics? (41:34) Cindy - I went to confession and it is an uncomfortable experience with the priest. He doesn't acknowledge anything and just gives me the absolution. He seems angry. What should I do? (47:16)

We're live with Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, Secretary to the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit, talks about Archbishop Fulton Sheen's book "On the Demonic", Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge updates us on DIOBR news and Mike Aquilina, Catholic author of "Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized".

A Blessed Holy Week to you. Join John and Victor as we conclude the Lenten journey with the 7th Deadly Sin: Pride, the root of all sin. "In that sin man preferred himself to God...He chose himself over and against God, against the requirements of his creaturely status and therefore against his own good" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 398). How do we return to God? Humility. "Humility is truth or the recognition of gifts as gifts, faults as faults. Humility is dependence on God, as pride is independence of Him" (Archbishop Fulton Sheen). This is the way. This is the remedy. Scripture passages to pray with: - Proverbs 11:2 -James 4:6 -Philippians 2:3 -John 15:5 In this episode: -"Pride is an inordinate love of one's own excellence, either of body or mind or the unlawful pleasure we derive from thinking we have no superiors." ~Archbishop Fulton Sheen -The key to offset pride is humility and surrender to God BECOME A PARTNER IN THE PEW! www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK

The journey continues as John and Victor dive deeper into the 7 Deadly Sins. This week's focus is Lust, the "disordered desire for or inordinate enjoyment of sexual pleasure" (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], paragraph 2351). According to Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the key word is inordinate. God Himself associated pleasure with the flesh. Pleasure becomes sinful when we use it as a means instead of an end. Lust distorts the gift of sexuality and causes us to gaze only upon ourselves and our desires. What is the remedy? "The only real escape from the demands of the flesh is to find something more than the flesh to love" (Archbishop Fulton Sheen). Scripture passages to pray with: -Matthew 5:28 -1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 -Romans 8:6 -Psalm 51:10-12 In this episode: -Lust is selfish or perverted love -Acknowledging the gift of our sexuality -Chastity,"the successful integration of sexuality within the person" (CCC 2337), is the virtue that combats lust -There is hope! Call on Jesus and His Mother, turn your gaze from yourself to the ones you love, & view temptation as an opportunity to choose the good

“Run as to Win” - 1 Corinthians 9:24 John and Vic continue their Lenten Series on the 7 Deadly Sins this week by focusing on Sloth. All of us struggle with sloth both physically and spiritually at times in our lives. If we aren't careful though, giving into comfort and putting down our crosses can lead us far away from the Lord. It doesn't take long either. Listen in this week as John and Vic discuss the dangers of becoming slothful and share tips on how to run the race as to win. In this Episode You'll Hear: Thoughts from Archbishop Fulton Sheen on Sloth Christ example as a determined intentional man Parables that Jesus used to convey his warnings about sloth The dangers of a lazy spiritual life How to run as to win BECOME A PARTNER IN THE PEW! www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK

“In your anger do not sin” - Ephesians 4:26 This week John and Victor continue their Lenten Series on the seven deadly sins and how they impede us from being able to "return to God with our whole hearts" ( Joel 2:12). The sin of the week is Anger. Many of us struggle almost daily with anger. Sometimes our anger is just and sometimes it is unjust. So how do you know the difference and if your anger is actually a sin? If your anger is festering and is bad for you then how do you rid yourself of it? Listen into this week's episode as John and Victor seek to find the answers to dealing with anger in a healthy way and discuss the methods in which we can utilize charity and forgiveness as a remedy for unjust anger. In this episode: John and Vic cover the catechism and Archbishop Fulton Sheen's definition of anger If anger is really a sin The two types of anger The remedy for unjust anger BECOME A PARTNER IN THE PEW! www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

On this episode of Mother Miriam Live, Mother Miriam shares Archbishop Sheen's reflections on Christmas.To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate: https://give.lifesitenews.com/sustainlife?utm_source=mml_010324You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page: http://FB.com/mothermiriamliveSubscribe to Mother Miriam Live at: http://bit.ly/submml Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother Miriam Live - January 3, 2024 Archbishop Fulton Sheen's "True Meaning of Christmas" How should we react to the news of Cardinal Burke's "loss of privileges" from the Vatican? Did Pope Francis really say "I will go down in history as the one who split the church?" Am I allowed to receive the Eucharist from the SSPX? Would it be a grave act on my part? What is the hardest part of being a nun?

Back in studio following the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Springfield, Illinois, Adam discusses Eucharistic Revival & Archbishop Fulton Sheen with Msgr. Jason Gray, Executive Director of the Sheen Foundation. Scott Hahn also joins Roadmap to Heaven to discuss what it means to be "Catholics in Exile". For more information about Covenant Network, please visit our website at www.OurCatholicRadio.org.

Are you ready to be catapulted back in time to 1974? Brace yourself for a fascinating journey as Jack decodes the prophetic warnings of Bishop Fulton Sheen and their alarming relevance today. From the impact of the sexual revolution on the sacred institutions of marriage and family, to the chilling infiltration of evil in our government.Listen to "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony! A voice reading 'the signs of the time.' What if God's covenant with His people could be understood through the lens of the contemporary media landscape? In our second act, we dive straight into a profound exploration of this concept, guided by Bishop Sheen's unique insights into the press and television. As we trace the footprints of the sexual revolution and its consequences, we also explore the persistent efforts of God to reach out to His people. With an in-depth look at the divine symbolism of marriage, we illuminate the limitless depths of God's love.We are part of the great eternal battle between good and evil. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of St. John Paul II, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Augustine... Discover the tactics employed by Satan to corrupt us, and marvel at the divine power of God to forge good out of evil. As we reflect on the profound impact of the theology of the body on our lives, we invite you to continue this journey with us in our upcoming discussions. Don't miss this enlightening episode!As part of our mission to restore the sanctity of innocence, we announce our 50-50 campaign, seeking 50 generous souls willing to donate $50 a month for a minimum of 18 months. Join us in this crucial episode that shines a light on societal issues while providing a lifeline for concerned parents. Together, we can reclaim the narrative and steer our children back towards truth and virtue.Please support our effort to bring this light to the world. We very much need your support to expand our Parish out reach. This will only succeed at a grass roots level!For more information please go to our website: jp2renew.orgPlease consider being a Sponsor! "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II.Please send donations to support our work to:John Paul II Renewal Center902 S Randall RoadSTE C #296St. Charles, IL. 60174Support the show     Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!!  JPll Renewal Center email listSHARE YOUR STORY!! Tell us how TOB has changed your life and we will share it with our community!  Email me! Contact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

In this Catholic Corner episode, we look out the end of Christendom and its impact on America's culture and values. We listen and our guided by the wise words of Archbishop Fulton Sheen from his deep observation in 1974 that the Christian culture had slipped over the horizon and so we ask, what's next? Together--Christians, Catholics and all people of good will can spread the message of Christ to those who are ready to hear, all while being aware of those who may not.  Our guides today will be two books and authors, From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age by the folks at the University of Mary and also we turn to an author we have featured before here, Fr. Gerald Murray, and his wonderful book Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society Buckle up for a journey of faith, resilience, and a renewed Christian mission in todays episodeKey Points from the Episode:With a deep dive into the faith of our founding fathers, like George Washington, we'll show how his faith influenced his political decisions and bore testament during the Revolutionary War. It's time we live our faith not just in private corners, but openly, and be the people on a mission we are intended to be.As guardians of our faith and values, we also question the deceptive nature of the upcoming extreme abortion initiative on the November ballot. For our fellow Ohioan listeners, Vote Yes, on August 8th to increase the State Constitution to 60% +1 and No on November 7th on the radical Abortion Ballot Intiative--we talk about these both at the 17:40 mark in the podcast, check the chapter listings.Prepare for a bold critique of this anti-woman initiative and the emptiness of modern progressivism. Amidst these testing times, we encourage everyone to recognize the Holy Spirit's work and bravely live out our calling as Christians. Other resources: More goodnessGet our top book recommendations listWant to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen was prophetic in his observations of the world -- do you feel like he's speaking directly to our time?

In today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss how the summer often presents difficulties for men pursuing holiness. When your summer is filled with travel, late night conversations, and children staying up late or not active in school work, it can be an occasion to loosen your own disciplines and perseverance in holiness. We discuss ways to avoid this from happening, as well as insights as to what unique opportunities summer can provide us. Finally, we turn to Archbishop Fulton Sheen to remind us of three laws necessary to achieve true happiness.

Adam is on the road at the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Museum in Peoria Illinois. He is joined by Msgr Jason Gray, Bishop Louis Tylka, and Sister Lea Stefancova as they celebrate Archbishop Fulton Sheen's 128th birthday. To learn more about Covenant Network Catholic Radio, visit our website at www.OurCatholicRadio.org.   

What's the difference between adoration and thanksgiving? Why does it matter? Should I pray at specific times or should prayer be spontaneous?In this episode, we continue our discussion of prayer by discussing the forms of prayer.This episode covers Part Four, Section One, Chapter One, Article Three, and Chapter Two, Articles One and Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2623-2682).Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/....References and further reading/listening/viewing:1 Thessalonians 5:18Catholic Answers, "Why Pray to Mary?" "Why We Should Pray For Things""Why Does Prayer Sometimes Not Work?", YouTube. "Goes God Change His Mind?", YouTube."The Power of Jesus' Name." Joseph M. Muntadas, "A Plan of  Life"Roger J. Landry, Plan of LifeAscension Presents, "The Jesus Prayer Might Radically Change Your Prayer Life", YouTube.Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Power of Prayer", YouTube."3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer", YouTube."Why is Prayer so Hard?", YouTube."Battling Dryness in Prayer", YouTube."If God is Good, Why do we Need to Pray?", YouTube"What Really Happens in Eucharistic Adoration", YouTube.Archbishop Fulton Sheen, "Prayer is a Dialogue", YouTube.Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for GodThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Adoration""Hope""Blessing"Guigo the Carthusian, Scala Paradisi: PL 40, 998. (This is the guy whose name I couldn't pronounce. Gweego? Goojeeo? Someone who speaks Italian tell me.)Ashley Crane, "Bless the Lord, O my soul!"

(0:01) Tom Doran, known to his fans and readers as mystery novelist T.M. Doran, reads a passage from his most popular fantasy novel, “Toward the Gleam.” Doran is a parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, and a modern-day J.R.R. Tolkien — or at least an author in the same mold. (2:08) The narrator describes the plot of “Toward the Gleam,” a mystery novel that takes place between the two world wars. Professor John Hill discovers an ancient manuscript while taking refuge in a cave during a storm. Hill begins a quest to decipher the manuscript. (3:23) Doran describes his passion for writing, as well as his inspiration for “Toward the Gleam,” one of a trilogy. Doran talks about authors whom he admires, starting with Tolkien and his “Lord of the Rings” masterpiece. (5:49) Doran talks about “Toward the Gleam,” which he describes as a “mysterious story about truth and beauty and the consequences of rejecting truth and beauty.” He discusses how his novels are a way of revealing something about God. (9:08) While his novels are set in far-off lands and his plots carried out by fictional characters, Doran says the lessons contained in his books are relatable to everyone, from moral and ethical dilemmas to the mundane. (10:30) Doran reads another passage from “Toward the Gleam.” The author discusses his creative process, exploring the story from the vantage point of the main characters. (12:49) Doran talks about how his novels are a form of “pre-evangelization.” While his works aren't overtly religious, they lead readers to discover basic truths about God, humanity and creation. (16:02) The narrator discusses other Catholic “pre-evangelist” authors such as Tolkien, Flannery O'Connor, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Doran talks about challenge the pervasive ideas of the culture, battling relativism with a focus on the good, the true and the beautiful. (19:12) Like “The Lord of the Rings,” Doran hopes his books can help people see that life presents countless opportunities to choose good and to avoid evil. God is the ultimate author, but he leaves each of us to fashion our own stories, Doran says. Reporting by Daniel Meloy; script by Casey McCorry; narration and production by Ron Pangborn This episode is sponsored by G.A. Fuchs Company. Church supplies to take you from ashes to Easter, shop G.A. Fuchs Company for everything you need as you journey through Lent to Easter. Visit fuchschurchsupply.com. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

I always sensed that something wasn't right. I'm not sure if it's a blessing or a curse. But even as a kid, I knew that something didn't feel right. It was a sense of incompleteness. Heck, I'm not sure if anyone did. But something was amiss. Something was out of order. I couldn't put my finger on it so I went looking for who might know the answer. I thought maybe Protestants knew, or atheists, or academics, or Buddhists, or workaholics, or athletes, or bums, or wildlings who closed the bars down. The search went on and on. But no matter where I explored, something wasn't quite right. What seemed to be happening all around me was a big show, a play, or a circus, with everyone in masks, and they were all pretending there wasn't a giant hole inside them. This giant hole, the Big Empty, is what drove me to search, and when I found that I couldn't fill it, I tried to fence it off, ignore it, yell at it, mock it, throw stones at it, drug it, intellectualize it, and weep at it. None of that worked either. And none of the solutions on offer could solve the disease either. Until I began to separate the tales of Hollywood, media, my teachers, my college professors, my Christian friends, my non-Christian friends, my co-workers, and my own reading, only then did I even begin to parse what the heck was missing. And a giant portion of that was figuring out what the heck the word God even meant, which required prayer, reading, and action to even get a match burning in the Big Empty. I began to understand the uneasy feeling when I realized I had been ignoring half of myself. Really, I was missing both halves of myself, because they were like estranged spouses, living separately but in the same house. They certainly weren't talking. The two halves I'm talking about are body and soul. The post-mortem of my first death revealed that I'd undergone a common pair of modern surgeries, which go undetected in many. These surgeries happen without us knowing, as the surgeons serve in unsuspicious places, often as helpers and guides rather than body snatchers or soul stealers. I had undergone the twin amputations. My soul had been surgically removed by a careful materialist unbelief, using the scalpel of what I thought were logical arguments. The other amputation came more like a dismemberment. My body had been ripped away from the spirit and the spirit ripped away from the body. Being amputated two ways obviously left me incomplete, and I was crawling about like the Terminator's hand in the final scene of the movie, where Linda Hamilton tries to crawl away from the crazed robot, animated by a programmed compulsive mania. I was that crazed robot-hand, intent on living, not knowing why, except for goals, going on seek and destroy missions. I was half a human being. I was a robot arm, bent on destruction, clamoring toward Linda Hamilton. The slicing and dicing of body and soul left me fragmented, because in atheist unbelief I was all body. Without the supernatural, we really are just a “clump of cells” or a “bag o' chemicals.” The mantra of our time is self-determination and “my truth.” Why? Because if we're just a pile of cells, then we are nothing but matter, and therefore, nothing matters. That's the ugly secret of pure reason. The real reason that abortion is no big deal to some people is because they don't believe in a soul, and it was no big deal to me when I lived in body-alone robot mode. Euthanasia? Shoot, shoot me up, doc. What's the big deal? Of course it doesn't matter if you kill yourself when there is no afterlife. The only life worth living is a life without pain, since pain is the great evil. Suffering - now there is a reason to doubt God! And when the body is just a bunch of wriggling, jiggling atoms, dumping that body has as much meaning as turning off a light switch. Here today, gone tomorrow. As the always depressing Albert Camus once infamously said, “There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy.” On the flip side of that, you had Archbishop Fulton Sheen, in the same century, telling the world that, “Life is worth living,” and he seemed much happier.When materialism and unbelief forms the centerpiece of your worldview, life is kind of like how men see college girls in Girls Gone Wild videos. There's no humanity in a clump of cells because it's only body - there's no soul, so what's the difference if it dies? Pleasure becomes the only good, and pain the only evil. Epicurus and Marcus Aurelius lived in this space, with quite different interpretations on how to live with that problem. Camus himself decided that suicide was no good because…well, who cares? Honestly, when that is your number one philosophical problem, you know something is horribly wrong. The Big Empty owns you. When I think of how much ink has been spilled over Camus and this problem, I shudder more than I do after a full day of ice fishing. On the other side, there was a different problem. It was called faith alone. I've belabored this terribly by now. When I dabbled in that, I felt like I was all soul, or worse, mind alone, and that is a lonely and awful place to be. I recently read something from the celebrated atheist and transhumanist evangelist Yuval Harari, who said that Jews and Christians were only worried about the soul. Classic attack angle, Yuval! Except for it's the same old attack that never works. Like Judas, he is disappointed that Jesus didn't solved all earthly suffering. Like the Jews, Yuval wanted a political and military messiah. It's hard to believe people are still making this same error, but they do every day. Clearly Yuval and others have never read the Apostles' Creed or the Catechism of the Catholic Church, because God refutes our expectations. See, God can be postmodern, too! This world is not yet transformed, since we are in the messianic age. But the body will be resurrected. The glory will come. And in Catholicism, the body is good, our suffering here is transformed, and when we die, that isn't the last day of these bones. Mr. Harari has the same incomplete understanding of Christianity that I once did. If we are only worried about our souls, then we really don't need arms and legs, because salvation of the soul is the primary concern, and we're not required to carry out any actions in this world. Yuval's disappointment is in Christians that don't do enough here in this world. This is why Catholicism has the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. We are body and soul, hence we must pray and act. That is not a requirement in the Protestant world. I mean, it's cool if you do nice things for people, but always optional, because “Once saved, always saved” absolves you of works. And that in a nutshell is why Protestantism never sat well with me. Really, it's the same reason that Yuval dislikes about Christians. It's just too bad he doesn't understand Catholicism. As I've mentioned, a brain in a jar can satisfy the requirements of “faith alone.” A printer can spew out a message saying, “I accept Jesus as my personal savior,” and if that is the only requirement, can we really argue that the printer is any more sincere than a bad Christian who claims the same? Thank God we are not robots. Thank God we are not just bodies, and not just souls. The whole idea of the imago Dei, of being made in the image and likeness of God, means that God made us like him, body and soul, and that all that he created….…is good. Jesus is God. Jesus became a human. The Protestant idea of total depravity or that we are a “dung hill covered in snow” - that doesn't dovetail with Catholic doctrine, be it the imago Dei, the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, or John Paul II's Theology of the Body.I think the letter from James (the one that Luther tried to throw out of the Bible), contains the sentence that distills the truth of this lengthy article about what makes me whole: “For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” (James 2:26) Dead. Body alone = death. Spirit alone = death. Faith alone = death. Works alone = death. This is why pure reason or pure faith, with either one on a lonely island, leads to the same thing: death. To me, that is the summary judgment against both Protestantism and atheism (and its subtypes like liberalism, humanism, Marxism, scientism, positivism, or wokeism). Both of those great trends of the last 500 years slice us in right in half, separating body from soul. That's what I'm trying to get at, in my excessive and overly-verbose manner. A separated body and soul results in death. It doesn't matter which way you slice, one without the other means that both are dead. (This idea will help a lot when you get to the most confusing line in Catholic theology, the second to last line in the Apostle's Creed, which is that we believe in the “Resurrection of the body.” This confusing and often-overlooked phrase cannot be skipped or left out, because… This is why I am Catholic: it makes me whole, both body and soul. That is the short summary. What I always felt was missing, that critical missing piece, that could never fulfill the Big Empty - that hole is gone, because I am once again whole. Returning to the faith of a child seems to be figuring out how to become whole, and it means believing in both body and soul. But it's more than a feeling. The band Boston sang about it, but didn't quite capture what I mean by “more than a feeling.” This wholeness comes from reason, experience, feelings, body, blood, soul and divinity. (Useless aside: No wonder the lyrics of the Boston song are so depressing: “More Than a Feeling” mentions only feelings, experience of loss, and sensory things; not once does the song mention body, blood, soul, and divinity.) The faith of the Apostles, in its fullness, is something total and beautiful. The Catholic Church appreciates both body and soul, faith and works. It believes in both the divine and the human. We seek to know both nature and grace. Faith is an act of submitting both our intellect and our will. The Eucharist is both bread and wine. It is also body and blood, soul and divinity. We are both fallen and redeemable. There is a visible and invisible world that we live in. We must live with both faith and reason. I am both a sinner and can be saved through God's grace. We are both matter and form. We have fasting and feasting. Baptism has both a physical action and a spiritual effect. Forgiveness requires both confession and penance. There is song and prayer. There is silence and celebration. What I'm trying to say is this: Catholicism is truly a both/and religion, not an either/or. And having gone on the wild goose chase of life, I reject the separation of body and soul as much as I reject that Jesus was just a wise teacher rather than both fully God and fully man. This is the key, of course. But once you spend time reading or hearing the Gospel, the day may come when you suddenly know, as much as you know that 2+2=4, that Jesus is God. As an unbeliever, I “knew” that Jesus was not God, and now I “know” that he is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whydidpetersink.com

Episode 204Here's where politics and modern Catholics collide and disconnect from the Catholic Church!ResourcesIn an effort to provide you with the best, most helpful experience we can, any resource mentioned in The Cantankerous Catholic podcast will always be listed in this section. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on links that are for purchases made from Amazon. This costs you nothing, but Amazon pays me a small commission on purchases made through those links. This helps to support this apostolate.For This EpisodeI Want To Learn More About The Catholic Church!What We Believe… Why We Believe It Bulletin InsertsPodcasters Paradise complete and in-depth podcasting course—the one I tookHow Your Family Can Survive When Society CollapsesMarian Catechist Apostolate Basic CourseThe Sacred Heart Wins! with Bishop Joseph Strickland Elizabeth asks, “Why hasn't Bishop Koenig responded to many questions from the faithful in his diocese (Wilmington, Delaware) regarding the reception of the Holy Eucharist by President Biden?Jeanne asks, “My daughter, son in law and their 5 children (my grandchildren) are sedevacantists. Are their souls in jeopardy?Tom asks, “Why is it that when good priests are ‘sidelined' or canceled they are never just released so they can work in another diocese?Catholic BootcampThis week Joe Sixpack—The Every Catholic Guy's Catholic Bootcamp is titled The Seed.Catholic QuotesThis week's quote is from Archbishop Fulton Sheen.Catholic StoriesThis episode features a story about a man late for confession.For All Sixpack Warriors Help Keep the Joe Sixpack—The Every Catholic Guy Apostolate AliveFOR CHECKS: make checks payable to Cassock Media, P.O. Box 41, Villa Ridge, Missouri 63089I Want To Learn More About The Catholic Church!What We Believe… Why We Believe It Bulletin InsertsMarian Catechist Apostolate Basic CourseRank & Review The Cantankerous Catholic so more Catholics can join us!Earn Money Online Courses & ToolsSHOW ME HOW TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE! My email listFor the record, I believe the easiest way to consistently earn six-figures a year online is to begin a local digital marketing agency. And small businesses need your help more than ever since COVID. Be certain to browse this list.

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David and Dorian sit down and discuss a quote from Archbishop Fulton Sheen about St Francis being the same person regardless of time and place. Our conversation eventually takes us to the idea of the incarnate Christ, and how that exists for everybody. If you are interested in pre-ordering one of David's books, please email desertrainpoem@gmail.com

Today, October 7, is the feast of Our Lady of Victory, commemorating the Catholic victory at the 1571 Battle of Lepanto through the faithful's recitation of the Rosary.  In that spirit, CE editor Kristen Van Uden is joined by editor Al Smith to discuss two of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's seminal works on war: A Declaration of Dependence and War and Peace.Topics include:-Why atheism is at the root of the evils of totalitarianism-What constitutes a just war-Why Bp. Sheen believed the differences between the totalitarian regimes of midcentury Europe and the "decadent West" were of degree, not kind-How true independence is only found in dependence on God-How Catholics must respond to global wars with a renewed commitment to prayer-Bp. Sheen's Seven Pillars of PeaceOther books mentioned:Wrath of God by Fr. Livio FanzagaGods of Atheism by Fr. Vincent Miceli, SJSupport the show

October 06, 2014 – Allan Smith, Executive Director, Archbishop Fulton Sheen Mission Society of Canada Host Kathleen Beckman dialogues with Mr. Allan Smith, board of directors for the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, a group handling the Cause for Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Canonization. Allan shares recent updates on the Sheen Cause, and how the spirituality of Archbishop Sheen has impacted his life, family and ministry. Allan, host and producer of two Catholic radio programs: The Holy Rosary Program & Reflections from the Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, speaks about the New Evangelization. They discuss the work of Serra International and importance of engaging in prayer and service for vocations.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Archbishop Fulton Sheen about different movements in the church. Tom clarifies the origins of the Charismatic Renewal Movement, reflects on the Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on the Holy Spirit, and talks about the persistence of Blessed Elena Guerra.

Today Sam is joined by the Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Missionary Society, Allan Smith. We discuss who Fulton Sheen was and how his teaching and habits are still creating dynamic ripple effects that transform the lives of innumerable today. Find out how Archbishop Fulton Sheen can help you grow in a relationship with Christ as a man. Allan Smith and Bishop Fulton Sheen - https://www.bishopsheentoday.com

Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of Fulton J. Sheen's canonization process has provided Al with a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the works of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.   During an episode of the Faith in Action Show on the Catholic Indy Radio network, Al Smith discusses with Bridged and Jim about some of the content found in this book written by Fulton Sheen in 1941 titled 'A Declaration of Dependence'.  They also discuss his latest anthology titled 'War and Peace' which contains five of Sheen's books from the 1940's.   The book 'A Declaration of Dependence' reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from totalitarian governments or modern education. Our tacit submission to politics, “freedom,” and science has made us slaves to a diabolical New Atheism and fear. With his prescient wit, wisdom, and fervor, Archbishop Fulton Sheen provides clarity amid propagandist lies and pagan societies united in purpose to destroy. He reminds us why we must fear what kills the soul more than what kills the body. He exposes the false prophets and philosophies at work in the world and the many “believers” who no longer worship or act in accordance with their beliefs. Archbishop Sheen masterfully decries the divisions and hatreds in America, explaining how we have turned from God and are on the precipice, that there is “too much tolerance of evil and not enough intolerance of injustice.” The chastisements the world is facing, he declares, are a consequence of its sins; they are the result of our abandonment of God, our idolatry; and man's attempts to replace God serve only to show that the world is devoid of goodness without His presence. By declaring ourselves independent of God, we have brought down His wrath and made ourselves slaves to the world, the flesh, and the devil. Archbishop Sheen invites us to examine our consciences to see how we have, in fact, caused the wars in the world. By reading this book you will see how “isms” control people where the seeds have been planted for them to be controlled. You will learn how, throughout history, God punishes to destroy evil and, at the same time, to heal His sons from their sins. In addition, you will absorb the future saint's teachings on: The presence of the Antichrist in history The cause of war — whether or not it is just — and where its greatest tragedy lies How to truly fight for peace, justice, and unity in our country and among nations The standard to which all Christians should hold themselves Why the Church is opposed to extreme militarism and pacifism Why those without conscience persecute those with conscience Best of all, Archbishop Sheen explains how God's wrath is not capricious but is a consequence of our actions, how He is good and loving and will not let us drown in our sins, and how the key to our restoration — repentance — is readily in our grasp.   In the book War and Peace, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recognized that modern atheism was a new type of Messianism threatening to beguile and conquer humanity.  Sheen stressed the use of reason as the unparalleled countermeasure to deceptive communism. The first three books contained in this anthology are a collection of Sheen's classic Catholic Hour radio addresses that were heard by millions of listeners in the 1930s and 1940s. Here, in a single compilation, are Bishop Sheen's most clearly delineated investigations into the underlying causes of communism — every bit as relevant today as when he spoke them — along with an entirely sound and hopeful program for defeating it.  In the fourth book of this anthology, The Philosophies of War, Sheen addresses the confusion felt by most people who were dissatisfied with the ephemeral and superficial commentaries about World War II. Like a master surgeon, Sheen applies the sharp scalpel of his crystal-clear logic to lay open the sources of the world's infection. The fifth book, Seven Pillars of Peace, presents the principles upon which Sheen believes the foundations for a just and lasting peace must be built. By making these five powerful resources your own, you'll have in one volume the means to thrivespiritually in our current seemingly desperate time. Drawing from biblical, cultural, and contemporary examples, Sheen will show you: The spirit of the Antichrist, immoral leaders, education, and societies  How personal sin is sickening our culture — and the cure for this “pandemic” The proper understanding of and instinctive human need for authentic freedom, justice, and love The need to unite for personal rights, including freedom of conscience Why it is crucial to be intolerant of evil and embrace a divine solution How America must choose to repent in order to overcome our present crisis Most notably, Archbishop Sheen proclaims the hope of Christ's Cross and the immeasurable power of His resurrected love. He exhorts us to carry our individual fragments of the beam. It is always darkest before the dawn, Sheen teaches. Times of discouragement are moments when great spiritual transformations can occur. If we return to God and do penance, we will attain interior peace. The future of America's freedom and restoration as a constitutional republic depend on our decision — now — to obediently trust in God.   To order these books, please visit the Sophia Institute Press website at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/author/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen and remember to use the promo code of 'SHEEN25" to receive a 25% discount when you buy two books or more.   For more information about the life and works of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, please visit - https://www.bishopsheentoday.com God Love You.  

Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of Fulton J. Sheen's canonization process has provided Al with a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the works of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.   During an episode of the Driving Home the Faith Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Al Smith discusses with Fr. Rob Jack some of the content found in this book written by Fulton Sheen in 1941 titled 'A Declaration of Dependence'.  They also discuss his latest anthology titled 'War and Peace' which contains five of Sheen's books from the 1940's.   The book 'A Declaration of Dependence' reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from totalitarian governments or modern education. Our tacit submission to politics, “freedom,” and science has made us slaves to a diabolical New Atheism and fear. With his prescient wit, wisdom, and fervor, Archbishop Fulton Sheen provides clarity amid propagandist lies and pagan societies united in purpose to destroy. He reminds us why we must fear what kills the soul more than what kills the body. He exposes the false prophets and philosophies at work in the world and the many “believers” who no longer worship or act in accordance with their beliefs. Archbishop Sheen masterfully decries the divisions and hatreds in America, explaining how we have turned from God and are on the precipice, that there is “too much tolerance of evil and not enough intolerance of injustice.” The chastisements the world is facing, he declares, are a consequence of its sins; they are the result of our abandonment of God, our idolatry; and man's attempts to replace God serve only to show that the world is devoid of goodness without His presence. By declaring ourselves independent of God, we have brought down His wrath and made ourselves slaves to the world, the flesh, and the devil. Archbishop Sheen invites us to examine our consciences to see how we have, in fact, caused the wars in the world. By reading this book you will see how “isms” control people where the seeds have been planted for them to be controlled. You will learn how, throughout history, God punishes to destroy evil and, at the same time, to heal His sons from their sins. In addition, you will absorb the future saint's teachings on: The presence of the Antichrist in history The cause of war — whether or not it is just — and where its greatest tragedy lies How to truly fight for peace, justice, and unity in our country and among nations The standard to which all Christians should hold themselves Why the Church is opposed to extreme militarism and pacifism Why those without conscience persecute those with conscience Best of all, Archbishop Sheen explains how God's wrath is not capricious but is a consequence of our actions, how He is good and loving and will not let us drown in our sins, and how the key to our restoration — repentance — is readily in our grasp.   In the book War and Peace, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recognized that modern atheism was a new type of Messianism threatening to beguile and conquer humanity.  Sheen stressed the use of reason as the unparalleled countermeasure to deceptive communism. The first three books contained in this anthology are a collection of Sheen's classic Catholic Hour radio addresses that were heard by millions of listeners in the 1930s and 1940s. Here, in a single compilation, are Bishop Sheen's most clearly delineated investigations into the underlying causes of communism — every bit as relevant today as when he spoke them — along with an entirely sound and hopeful program for defeating it.  In the fourth book of this anthology, The Philosophies of War, Sheen addresses the confusion felt by most people who were dissatisfied with the ephemeral and superficial commentaries about World War II. Like a master surgeon, Sheen applies the sharp scalpel of his crystal-clear logic to lay open the sources of the world's infection. The fifth book, Seven Pillars of Peace, presents the principles upon which Sheen believes the foundations for a just and lasting peace must be built. By making these five powerful resources your own, you'll have in one volume the means to thrive spiritually in our current seemingly desperate time. Drawing from biblical, cultural, and contemporary examples, Sheen will show you: The spirit of the Antichrist, immoral leaders, education, and societies  How personal sin is sickening our culture — and the cure for this “pandemic” The proper understanding of and instinctive human need for authentic freedom, justice, and love The need to unite for personal rights, including freedom of conscience Why it is crucial to be intolerant of evil and embrace a divine solution How America must choose to repent in order to overcome our present crisis Most notably, Archbishop Sheen proclaims the hope of Christ's Cross and the immeasurable power of His resurrected love. He exhorts us to carry our individual fragments of the beam. It is always darkest before the dawn, Sheen teaches. Times of discouragement are moments when great spiritual transformations can occur. If we return to God and do penance, we will attain interior peace. The future of America's freedom and restoration as a constitutional republic depend on our decision — now — to obediently trust in God.   To order these books, please visit the Sophia Institute Press website at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/author/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen and remember to use the promo code of 'SHEEN25" to receive a 25% discount when you buy two books or more.   For more information about the life and works of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, please visit - https://www.bishopsheentoday.com God Love You.  

Archbishop Fulton Sheen was a beloved priest and bishop, known for his television show "Life is Worth Living" and his many books. Learn more about Fulton Sheen's writing in this conversation with Sheen promoter Alan Smith. You'll also learn where the process is at for his canonization and why they moved his body to Peoria. https://www.bishopsheentoday.com/ sophiainstitute.com/author/allan-smith Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

Today on "Catholic Drive Time" A Declaration of Dependance by Archbishop Fulton Sheen... Al Smith joins us! Also... is Artificial Intelligence … sentient? Matt Dooley weighs in. Al Smith – Fulton Sheen – A Declaration of Dependance – Sophia Institute Press “The choice is clear: we will as a nation either go back to God and the moral law and faith in Christ, or we will rot from within. In exiling God from our national life, our politics, our economics, and our education, it was not his heart we pierced - it was America we slew! May God forgive us! “ - Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen, pg 87 “If there are enough of us to be the leven in society, then society shall be saved from its judgment. As true lovers of the justice of God and His cross, we will never love America because it is great; but America will be great because we love her!” - Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Pg. 97 “America must return to God humbly and penitently, for if we continue to forsake God, God will for sake us. He is not only the God of mercy but the God of justice, and though he suffers some to sneer, ‘where is your guard now?' He in his turn will answer, ‘where are their gods, in whom they trusted…. Let them arise and help you.” - Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen, pg 36 “There are too many divisions and classes among us in America now; too many hates, to few deep loves; too much tolerance based on expediency, and not enough tolerance grounded in charity; too much tolerance of evil, and not enough intolerance of justice.” - Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen, page 15 Gunmen attacked two churches in rural northwestern Nigeria on Sunday, killing three people, witnesses and a state official said, weeks after a similar attack in the West African nation left 40 worshippers dead. Americans' belief in God falls to new low of 81%: poll YouTube censors Jan. 6 committee for showing footage of Trump claiming electoral fraud The Catholic Church of St Matthew in Myanmar was burned down by the Burmese army, the latest in a string of attacks on a religious buildings in Karen State. W.H.O. Admits Lockdowns Resulted in Dramatic Rise in Mental Health Problems Leaked Internal TikTok Meetings Show China Repeatedly Accessed U.S. User Data 2nd Guest Seg. Matt Dooley – AI from Google - A software engineer on Google's artificial intelligence development team, Blake Lemoine, is convinced that the company's A.I. is now sentient and able to hold conversations at the level of a 7 or 8-year-old child. Google has dismissed Lemoine's claims and suspended him, but as Glenn Beck noted on the radio program, this isn't the first Follow Catholic Drive Time on social media Official Social Media Account IG: @CatholicDriveTime Twitter: @CatholicDrive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicDriveTime YouTube: Catholic Drive Time Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast https://www.grnonline.com/ Listen in your car on your local GRN station - http://grnonline.com/stations/ Listen online at GRNonline.com Listen on your mobile with our GRN app (both IOS and Android) Listen on Facebook @GRNonline Listen on Twitter @GRNonline Listen on YouTube @GRNonline History of the GRN: Starting with absolutely nothing we placed our trust in the Lord and our Blessed Mother. By August of 1996, we were breaking ground for the construction of the Guadalupe Resource Center where our ministry has flourished. We now operate radio 37 stations that reach a potential listening audience of twenty million souls. The Guadalupe Radio Network is the largest EWTN affiliate in the USA. Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of Fulton J. Sheen's canonization process has provided Al with a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the works of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.   During an episode of the Catholic Drive Time Show on the Guadalupe Radio Network,  Al Smith discusses with Joe McClane, Rudy Carlos and Adrian Fonseca some of the content found in this book written by Fulton Sheen in 1941 titled 'A Declaration of Dependence'.  They also discuss his latest anthology titled 'War and Peace' which contains five of Sheen's books from the 1940's.   The book 'A Declaration of Dependence' reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from totalitarian governments or modern education. Our tacit submission to politics, “freedom,” and science has made us slaves to a diabolical New Atheism and fear. With his prescient wit, wisdom, and fervor, Archbishop Fulton Sheen provides clarity amid propagandist lies and pagan societies united in purpose to destroy. He reminds us why we must fear what kills the soul more than what kills the body. He exposes the false prophets and philosophies at work in the world and the many “believers” who no longer worship or act in accordance with their beliefs. Archbishop Sheen masterfully decries the divisions and hatreds in America, explaining how we have turned from God and are on the precipice, that there is “too much tolerance of evil and not enough intolerance of injustice.” The chastisements the world is facing, he declares, are a consequence of its sins; they are the result of our abandonment of God, our idolatry; and man's attempts to replace God serve only to show that the world is devoid of goodness without His presence. By declaring ourselves independent of God, we have brought down His wrath and made ourselves slaves to the world, the flesh, and the devil. Archbishop Sheen invites us to examine our consciences to see how we have, in fact, caused the wars in the world. By reading this book you will see how “isms” control people where the seeds have been planted for them to be controlled. You will learn how, throughout history, God punishes to destroy evil and, at the same time, to heal His sons from their sins. In addition, you will absorb the future saint's teachings on: The presence of the Antichrist in history The cause of war — whether or not it is just — and where its greatest tragedy lies How to truly fight for peace, justice, and unity in our country and among nations The standard to which all Christians should hold themselves Why the Church is opposed to extreme militarism and pacifism Why those without conscience persecute those with conscience Best of all, Archbishop Sheen explains how God's wrath is not capricious but is a consequence of our actions, how He is good and loving and will not let us drown in our sins, and how the key to our restoration — repentance — is readily in our grasp.   In the book War and Peace, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recognized that modern atheism was a new type of Messianism threatening to beguile and conquer humanity.  Sheen stressed the use of reason as the unparalleled countermeasure to deceptive communism. The first three books contained in this anthology are a collection of Sheen's classic Catholic Hour radio addresses that were heard by millions of listeners in the 1930s and 1940s. Here, in a single compilation, are Bishop Sheen's most clearly delineated investigations into the underlying causes of communism — every bit as relevant today as when he spoke them — along with an entirely sound and hopeful program for defeating it.  In the fourth book of this anthology, The Philosophies of War, Sheen addresses the confusion felt by most people who were dissatisfied with the ephemeral and superficial commentaries about World War II. Like a master surgeon, Sheen applies the sharp scalpel of his crystal-clear logic to lay open the sources of the world's infection. The fifth book, Seven Pillars of Peace, presents the principles upon which Sheen believes the foundations for a just and lasting peace must be built. By making these five powerful resources your own, you'll have in one volume the means to thrive spiritually in our current seemingly desperate time. Drawing from biblical, cultural, and contemporary examples, Sheen will show you: The spirit of the Antichrist, immoral leaders, education, and societies  How personal sin is sickening our culture — and the cure for this “pandemic” The proper understanding of and instinctive human need for authentic freedom, justice, and love The need to unite for personal rights, including freedom of conscience Why it is crucial to be intolerant of evil and embrace a divine solution How America must choose to repent in order to overcome our present crisis Most notably, Archbishop Sheen proclaims the hope of Christ's Cross and the immeasurable power of His resurrected love. He exhorts us to carry our individual fragments of the beam. It is always darkest before the dawn, Sheen teaches. Times of discouragement are moments when great spiritual transformations can occur. If we return to God and do penance, we will attain interior peace. The future of America's freedom and restoration as a constitutional republic depend on our decision — now — to obediently trust in God.   To order these books, please visit the Sophia Institute Press website at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/author/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen and remember to use the promo code of 'SHEEN25" to receive a 25% discount when you buy two books or more.   For more information about the life and works of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, please visit - https://www.bishopsheentoday.com God Love You. #DeclarationOfDependence #FultonJSheen #declarationofindependence

What a Magnificent group this evening on the Evergetinos. We truly began to see the wisdom of the fathers and how in reality they were the first depth psychologists. They knew the workings of the mind in the heart so well. This evening we discussed how it is that one listens to a spiritual elder and what they offer as counsel. How is it that we discern the truth when we find ourselves still struggling with the same sins or sorrow or worry? Is the advice of the elder ineffective or is it because of our own disposition or of our changing dispositions over the course of time. What we find in the section that we looked at this evening is that the fault often lies within ourselves. The human person is a mystery and we struggle with internal contradictions; we can love and hate our sin at the same time. Therefore, we hear the advice of a spiritual elder in many different ways. Sometimes we only hear partial truths. At other times we do not an act on what the elder told us to do. Or quite simply we have lacked faith in God and the power of His Grace. In their “Science of Sciences” the fathers show us how it is that we are to discern and come to know the workings of our heart as well as the action of God‘s Grace. ---   Text of chat during the group:   00:09:41 Eric Williams: I guess you were more of a Soul Train guy, Father ;)   00:11:52 Eric Williams: Exciting!   00:13:00 Eric Williams: Whereas an hour of cheesy hymns feels like an eternity ;)   00:16:58 Tyler Woloshyn: Glory be Forever!   00:26:44 Anthony: Perhaps this story illustrates the peculiar image in Scripture that God hardens hearts, like in Romans Chapter 9?  All things for Christ, but God permits to each person temptations or struggles which could be for our good but makes it appear God hates them?  Especially when we are previously unmerciful?  Or am I off the mark?   00:29:59 Mark Kelly: The ancient Greeks (before XC) said,” Those that the gods wish to bring down (destroy) they first make great.  Perhaps, because of the Incarnation, we can say, “Those that GOD wishes to make great, He first brings them low.” 00:31:27 Tyler Woloshyn: It reminds me of the verse and humbly to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2)   00:32:09 B K-LEB: St therese said "the spirit blows where it wills"   00:32:27 B K-LEB: when asked about why she thinks God chose her..   00:38:11 Rachel Pineda: I do not think I am being to harsh here that the asceticism spoken of here is sometimes taken as superstitious but in fact when one treats it as such  it is a lack of faith in God's Providential care of each and every soul. Also, a lack of patience. Well, the Father just said better than I.   00:39:05 Anthony: St. Padre Pio ~ If you think I make a mistake, do you think God would?  (different context, but the principle fits.)   00:39:48 Rachel Pineda: LOL   00:39:58 Rachel Pineda: No the Desert Father but okay   00:40:15 Rachel Pineda: I am sure you know better than I   00:41:05 Rachel Pineda: What I am speaking about is the radical conversion that takes place. Even to other faithful it can look weird.   00:41:41 B K-LEB: I heard a man who had dealt with sexual abuse at the church say that "you don't have to heal to be holy". I am wondering your thoughts about this. Is healing necessarily and intrinsically related to holiness?   00:45:14 Rachel Pineda: I think Archbishop Fulton Sheen spoke about that in his talks on confession!   00:48:40 B K-LEB: wow thank u   00:49:09 Rachel Pineda: Yes, Thank you!   00:53:02 Anthony: It seems to me that the grief or pain is often one of the mind or imagination, but the center of the soul is confident in God.  The nagging thought is precisely the fog of thought, and the devil wishes it to descend to the nous - but God Who does not abandon the man allows us to conscously unite out thoughts to the  "crown of thorns" of Christ's crucifixion.   00:56:50 Anthony: Fr. Pavel Florovsku, "Iconostasis", opens with a discussion of dreams and time.   00:56:57 Anthony: Florovsky   00:58:49 Rachel Pineda: WOW!!   01:01:02 B K-LEB: Father you should talk more about this topic many are interested   01:17:42 Anthony: Father, this isn't just a religious topic. It involves the philosophical discipline of epistemlogy (the search for certain truth) - and we Americans are so impoverished in philosophical language and concepts   01:19:38 Eric Williams: Data, data everywhere, and not a thought to think   01:21:10 Carol Nypaver: My daughter once asked a co-worker what he thought about a particular topic.  He said, I haven't thought about that, let me look it up.  

Fr. Ron Lengwin and his guest Al Smith talk about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's 1941 book titled 'A Declaration of Dependence' that has been republished by Sophia Institute Press and is available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/a-declaration-of-dependence   This book reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from totalitarian governments or modern education. Our tacit submission to politics, “freedom,” and science has made us slaves to a diabolical New Atheism and fear. With his prescient wit, wisdom, and fervor, Archbishop Fulton Sheen provides clarity amid propagandist lies and pagan societies united in purpose to destroy. He reminds us why we must fear what kills the soul more than what kills the body. He exposes the false prophets and philosophies at work in the world and the many “believers” who no longer worship or act in accordance with their beliefs. Archbishop Sheen masterfully decries the divisions and hatreds in America, explaining how we have turned from God and are on the precipice, that there is “too much tolerance of evil and not enough intolerance of injustice.” The chastisements the world is facing, he declares, are a consequence of its sins; they are the result of our abandonment of God, our idolatry; and man's attempts to replace God serve only to show that the world is devoid of goodness without His presence. By declaring ourselves independent of God, we have brought down His wrath and made ourselves slaves to the world, the flesh, and the devil. Archbishop Sheen invites us to examine our consciences to see how we have, in fact, caused the wars in the world.  By reading this book you will see how “isms” control people where the seeds have been planted for them to be controlled. You will learn how, throughout history, God punishes to destroy evil and, at the same time, to heal His sons from their sins. In addition, you will absorb the future saint's teachings on: The presence of the Antichrist in history The cause of war — whether or not it is just — and where its greatest tragedy lies How to truly fight for peace, justice, and unity in our country and among nations The standard to which all Christians should hold themselves  Why the Church is opposed to extreme militarism and pacifism Why those without conscience persecute those with conscience Best of all, Archbishop Sheen explains how God's wrath is not capricious but is a consequence of our actions, how He is good and loving and will not let us drown in our sins, and how the key to our restoration — repentance — is readily in our grasp.    For more information about the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, please visit - https://www.bishopsheentoday.com

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-25-22 Bishop Louis Tylka joins us to give us an update on where Archbishop Fulton Sheen's cause for canonization is at Msgr Charles Pope takes a hard look at where the spiritual and moral state of our country is at lately  

Thank you everyone who participated in the study of The Ladder of Divine Ascent tonight. Your questions were both beautiful and challenging.  Synopsis: As we continued our reflection upon Step One “On Renunciation” St. John makes it very clear that we must enter into the spiritual battle with a zeal and desire for God; we must leap into the fire if we really expect the celestial fire to dwell within us. None of our ascetical practices, or the renunciation of the world that John speaks of in this step, can be abstracted from our relationship with God and what he desires to give us. The firm foundation upon which the spiritual life is laid is innocence, fasting, and temperance. Like a child, a babe, we are to have a simple trust in the care of our heavenly father, we must allow him to nourish us upon that which we need. Our love can know nothing of calculation or sly deceit. This is essential John tells us. We must begin the spiritual life with clarity about who we are before God and what it is that we seek.  Likewise, we must enter into the spiritual life not lagging in the fight.  A firm beginning, John tells us, is useful when we later grow slack. We will all face trials and turmoil in the spiritual life and it is our first love, our first desire and zeal for the Lord, we must remember in order to set our hearts aflame once again. --- Text of chat during the group:  00:11:22 Cathy: Now thats Divine Providence!   00:11:36 FrDavid Abernethy, CO: Yes.  I thought so.   00:16:19 Sr Mary of our Divine Savior solt: Where can you find the text Father is reading from?   00:16:53 Sean: Paragraph 9 at the bottom page 55   00:17:57 Sr Mary of our Divine Savior solt: Thanks but is there a pdf file one can get this from? I do not have the book. Just started with you all.  Thanks.   00:18:40 Sean: I don't think so   00:18:44 Ren: There is no PDF that we have access to. The book can be purchased at: https://www.bostonmonks.com/product_info.php/cPath/75_105/products_id/569   00:19:16 Sr Mary of our Divine Savior solt: OK Thank you.   00:20:56 Anthony: I have a problem with laying off all things.  For example, although Christ went into the desert for 40 says and was often in prayer, He _did not_ utterly cast off His family.  His Mother was with Him.  He had friends.  He had family mentioned in the Gospels and Epistles.   00:28:55 Sr Mary of our Divine Savior solt: http://www.prudencetrue.com/images/TheLadderofDivineAscent.pdf  found a PDF   00:29:36 Cathy: Great!  Saint John Climacus is looking our for you!!   00:29:50 Sr Mary of our Divine Savior solt:

Archbishop Fulton Sheen expert Al Smith is the editor of several anthologies of Sheen's best works including "The Cries of Jesus from the Cross" and "Lord Teach Us to Pray."

Archbishop Fulton Sheen was one of the greatest Catholic evangelists of our time. He reached millions of souls every week with the gospel of Christ. But it didn't just happen. Sheen had a secret weapon. It was a deep prayer life that took on a very specific form. Join Matthew Leonard and Allan Smith as they discuss the incredible spiritual life of this amazing man of God and how we can learn to pray like him.