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Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the most influential Catholic evangelist of the twentieth century, shares with remarkable frankness his thoughts and feelings on what it means to be a priest of God. Originally given as a retreat for Irish clergy, Called and Chosen will profoundly move you as the beloved prelate opens wide his heart about the merciful love of God.

This classic work by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen juxtaposes Christ's words in the Sermon on the Mount with his last words on the cross at Calvary. Both the beatitudes and the words from the cross were delivered from a hill, but there are deeper correspondences, revealed and explored here. The author shows that Jesus opened his mission with the beatitudes at the core of his message and concluded it at Calvary with the event which was the core of his mission.

For the first time ever, Archbishop Fulton Sheen's complete writings and reflections on Christ's last words have been compiled into this one book. Sheen shows how the seven words are, in fact, a full catechism on the spiritual life. From them, you'll learn the secrets to living the Beatitudes, ways to avoid the deadly vices of anger, envy, lust, and pride, and how to cultivate the heavenly virtues of fortitude, prudence, justice, and charity.

Here is the best of the audio from the famous Catholic television program, "Life is Worth Living!" For more than 30 years, Archbishop Fulton Sheen was the voice of the Catholic Church, with his radio and television ministries that touched hearts all over the world. His wisdom and gentle insight are once again available in digitally remastered audio recorded from his live programs.

In Communism and the Conscience of the West, Sheen explains the problems with society stemming from socialism and communism, which continue to infect universities and political discourse today. This timeless book exposes communism’s defects, its attitude toward the family, the decline of historical liberalism, and the rise of the antireligious spirit that pervades our world.

Way to Inner Peace, published in 1954, explores eight different themes on the path to a life of contentment and serenity. By “recognizing our own littleness in comparison to what we ought to be”, we both recognize the greatness of God and find more patience with the faults within ourselves and others. When we overlook good in favor of scandal and misdeeds, we invite these evils into our hearts. When we have the humility to look inward, view our faults with an open eye, and beg God’s help and forgiveness, then we are at our best.

Fulton J. Sheen - bishop, scholar, professor, radio and television personality, and writer - spent his life sharing the Word of God with millions of Christians across the world. One of his best-known works is The Life of Christ, written in 1954. This book explores the foretelling of Christ's birth, his life, temptations, death, and resurrection. But while Sheen himself was a scholar and an academic, his recounting is both listenable and accessible to the layperson.

Sign of Contradiction is a collection of sermons by the beloved prelate Archbishop Fulton Sheen, covering a very wide range of topics concerning our Catholic faith and the Sacraments. Sermon topics include Christ’s Passion and death, What God has done for us, The Holy sacrifice of the Mass, Words for Love, The Lord asks for us for an hour, and more! Remastered digital audio of a live sermon series.

Here is the best of the audio from the famous Catholic television program, "Life is Worth Living!" For more than 30 years, Archbishop Fulton Sheen was the voice of the Catholic Church, with his radio and television ministries that touched hearts all over the world. His wisdom and gentle insight are once again available in digitally remastered audio recorded from his live programs.

This autobiography includes childhood and seminary reflections, as well as Sheen's views on media stardom, pastoral work, international travels, conversions, Vatican II, Mary, and more. Listeners can expect to hear many of this saintly and sage communicator's famous phrases and inspiring stories. Treasure in Clay illuminates why Bishop Sheen is now called "Servant of God", a step towards possible canonization in the Catholic Church.

In Three to Get Married, Archbishop Fulton Sheen discusses the five tensions that arise in our marriages, and how to resolve them in Christ. Learn the roots of the contradictory desires that threaten our relationships, and how they stem from expecting from our spouses the infinite love and utter intimacy that only Christ can provide. Remastered digital audio of a live sermon.

The Priest Is Not His Own asks the Catholic priest to view himself as not only a shepherd of his flock, but as a victim, just as Christ was a victim. Unlike priests of other faiths who offered sacrifices of animals and other men to the gods, Christ offered himself as the sacrifice that would save all mankind. While Archbishop Sheen doesn’t ask the priest to sacrifice his earthly life, he does ask him to sacrifice his entire soul to Christ on the Cross in every Mass and his entire body to Christ with the breaking of bread.

In the face of a world crisis, which is manifestly deeper than one can imagine, many are inclined to ask: “Has Christianity failed?” Fulton Sheen’s Thinking Life Through seeks to answer this critical question.

Learn what to do when marriage dulls, and how to handle your relationship when your spouse seems impossible to get along with! With his usual insight and gentle humour, Archbishop Fulton Sheen explains what every couple should know about marriage and prayer, exploring the unreasonable expectations we have of our spouses and the true source of the perfect Love we crave. What Every Couple Should Know About Marriage and Prayer is the remastered digital audio of a live sermon.

The Cross and the Beatitudes is one of Archbishop Sheen's earlier works, first published in 1937. This special book draws a parallel between the first seven Beatitudes and Christ's final Seven Words. The final Seven Words are the few sentences and phrases that Jesus Christ spoke while on the Cross. Assigning a chapter to each pairing of early Beatitude and final Word, Archbishop Sheen shows how Christ spoke the Word early in His Ministry, lived according to the Beatitudes throughout His life, and stayed faithful to their precepts on the Cross.

The modern crisis stems from a great divorce—a divorce between those who have the truth and those who do not. In Philosophies at War, Sheen addresses the American people on the themes of government and politics not only as a bishop but also as a conscious citizen. He writes of war and revolution, the need of an absolute (God), and the roots of democracy, patriotism, and peace. He shows that the culture war is not merely political and economic but also theological.

In A Voice from Calvary, you'll discover powerful life-changing lessons from the last words of Christ! The beloved Archbishop Fulton Sheen uncovers the deeper meanings of suffering and pain, and the role Christ played on the cross in His agony. Learn why most people would rather admit to being “sick” than being a sinner; why the shedding of blood was absolutely necessary for the remission of sin; how all pain first passes through the hands of God before coming to us; why it took pain to atone for our disobedience and to bring healing; and much more!

With gentle humor and rich insight, the beloved Archbishop Fulton Sheen teaches the deeper meaning of the contemplative prayer of the Rosary. Learn the physical, mental, and spiritual power and significance of this beautiful prayer. Remastered digital audio of a live sermon.

Learn of the importance and deep meaning of the Eucharist. Archbishop Fulton Sheen shares his insights on this precious Sacrament and the deep roots it has in our Catholic faith. Remastered digital audio of a live sermon.

In Going on Retreat, you'll sit in as Archbishop Fulton Sheen teaches the priests and seminarians at the Holy Trinity Seminary at the University of Dallas on such topics as the Nature of Christ, Remission of Sin, The Holy Spirit, The Blessed Mother, and Saint Peter. Remastered digital audio of a live sermon series.