Previously titled the armor of god, it was written for soldiers by msgr. Fulton sheen s wartime prayer book,is now available in a pocketsized leatherette edition similar to the original that you can carry with you in your car or on the subway, and that soldiers can carry in their uniforms as they face the enemy. Sheen and for libraries with biographies of catholics in the united states. Written for soldiers by blessed fulton sheen in the darkest moments of world war ii, this small prayer book has been proven in combat and hallowed by the. Patricia kossmanns excellent article remembering fulton sheen 126. Sheen is a favorite of some who reject the council, so a quote from him citing his support for vatican ii would be quite helpful for discussions with them. On occasion, he even managed to wrestle this sin to a draw. Equally at home with scholars and the common man, blessed fulton sheen won the hearts and minds of all those who came to know him. Venerable fulton john sheen 1895 1979 was an american bishop later archbishop of the catholic church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio.
Fulton sheens wartime prayer book prayer books prayer. Fulton sheens wartime prayer book quotes by fulton j. Sheen was one of the most popular television personalities in america, captivating millions of primetime viewers weekly with enlightening talks on the essentials of christianity and the moral life. Michael the archangel that are not in the angels directory, as well as traditional prayers for those serving in time of war, along with general information on st. The cause for his canonization as a saint was officially opened in 2002. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and moving recounting of the birth, life, crucifixion, and resurrection of christ, and a passionate portrait of the godman, the teacher, the healer, and, most of all, the savior. This devotion expressed itself in his visits to some of the greatest shrines of our lady, especially lourdes and fatima. Dec 29, 2015 venerable fulton sheen describes the antichrist. Earlier that month, fulton had appeared at the national prayer breakfast in washington d. Officials asked billy graham, who was present, to be ready to fill in should sheen be unable to carry on. Archbishop sheen s filial love and trust in our lady is expressed very clearly in the motto he chose for his coat of arms as a bishop. He had accepted the invitation against the advice of his cardiologist, dr. Fulton sheens wartime prayer book by archbishop fulton. The priest is not his own 9781586170448 by fulton j.
In dangerous, uncertain times like ours, the devil lures us quickly into lust, anger, hatred, and despair. Orignally published as the armor of god, written for soldiers by msgr. Gods world and our place in it sophia institute press. The evil in the world must not make me doubt the existence of god. Nov 15, 2002 before dealing with the substance behind the sheen, lets stay with the question of sheens character for a minute. Fulton sheen in the darkest moments of world war ii, this small prayer book has been proven in combat and hallowed by the. Written for soldiers by blessed fulton sheen in the darkest moments of world war ii, this small prayer book has been proven in combat and hallowed by the suffering, prayers, and sacrifices of thousands of catholic fighting men and women on ships, submarines, and aircraft, in fortresses and foxholes, and even in hellish prisoner of war camps across europe and the pacific. On this day, wed like to offer a few comforting words and prayers from fulton j.
Fulton sheens wartime prayer book by archbishop fulton j. Actor ramon gerard antonio estevez adopted the stage name of martin sheen partly in admiration of fulton j. Sheen in nbc radios the catholic hour aired march 29, 1942 restored and speed corrected. Buy one for yourself and another to send to that soldier you know fulton sheen s wartime prayer book 9781928832652 by fulton j. The broadcast this day is a part of sheens series peace and the talk is entitled. Sheen at all, it is briefly and in connection with the allegedly feel good christianity of the 1950s. Archbishop fulton sheen wrote this pocketsized prayerbook during world war ii for those who were fighting and dying on battlefields afar.
And to his greater credit, he never ceased working to conquer it. Widely proclaimed a classic work of christian faith, life of christ has been hailed as the most eloquent of fulton j. The paperback of the fulton sheens wartime prayer book by archbishop fulton sheen, archbishop fulton j. Fulton sheen in the darkest moments of world war ii. Today, our pocketsized edition brings the comfort of this treasured prayer book to new generations of our valiant armed forces, thousands of whom have already turned to it in the heat and dust of battle in iraq. Fulton sheen s wartime prayer book will help keep you from these vices so that you, too, can put on the armor of god and triumph over evil in our day.
Reeves when american history textbooks mention archbishop fulton j. Fulton sheens wartime prayer book sophia institute press. The capital sin that bedeviled this bishop was the sin of pride. I hope i want it for thy glory and it s best for my salvation. Download and listen to this lovingly remastered collection of 300 talks by archbishop fulton j. This page is for you to pray through the intersession of bishop sheen. The priest is not his own christian book distributors. May 18, 2017 author of life is worth living, lift up your heart, the world s first love, the divine romance, the seven last words, guide to contentment, peace of soul, calvary and the mass. Recently, a friend sent us his only copy of the armor of god, a sixtyyearold, pocketsized prayer book, its scuffed leather cover worn from hard use in rough circumstances. Fulton sheens wartime prayer book fraternity publications. Told his wife would probably not make it, frank kearney, a longtime admirer of the media star priest, sought sheens prayer intercession. In his goodness, our blessed lord left his thoughts on dying.
When i came across this book many years later i little suspected how. This is an expanded version of a previous page for those serving in the military. Reprinted with permission of the national institute for the word of god and father ku. We have retained that single page and added a number of prayers to st. The great french preacher lacordaire once said the vocation of a soldier is next in dignity.
Archbishop fulton sheen s famous book on the blessed virgin mary. Fulton sheens wartime prayer book catholic answers, inc. To be like christ, sheen emphasizes that the priest must imitate christ in his example of sacrifice, offering himself as a victim to make his incarnation continually present in the world. Fulton sheen s wartime prayer book by archbishop fulton j. The paperback of the fulton sheen s wartime prayer book by archbishop fulton sheen, archbishop fulton j. Sheen, the 20th century catholic preacher whose captivating voice will change your life. Wartime prayer book by fulton sheen catholic prayer book. We have several prayers for you to contemplate before you begin your prayers. Jun 19, 2014 the first healing recipient was therese kearney of champaign, illinois, then in her early seventies. Wartime prayer book, fulton sheens by archbishop fulton.
Fulton sheens wartime prayer book the catholic company. Reeves provides a centerfold of black and white photos, a bibliography of sheens books, booklets, pamphlets, and anthologies, endnotes, a list of those interviewed, and an index. Mar 01, 2003 in dangerous, uncertain times like ours, the devil lures us quickly into lust, anger, hatred, and despair. Venerable fulton sheen describes the antichrist roman. Dec 06, 2004 the book, by the way, in gestation at the time of sheens death, was published by doubleday posthumously. In this sublime hour he called all his children to the pulpit of the cross. Indeed, it could be argued that his impact was far superior to others receiving more attention in polls and in the media. Dear lord, there is something i want, i need badly. Life of christ by bishop fulton sheen our lord spoke seven times from the cross. Sheen this prayer book is for soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guard, for all. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and moving recounting of the birth, life, crucifixion, and resurrection of christ, and a passionate portrait of the godman, the teacher, the healer, and most of all the savior.
It is my contention that sheen was the most influential catholic of 20thcentury america. In june 2012, pope benedict xvi officially recognized a decree from the congregation for the causes of saints stating that he lived a life of. Fulton sheens wartime prayer book will help keep you from these vices so that you, too, can put on the armor of god and triumph over evil in our day. Today, our pocketsized edition brings the comfort of this. Fulton sheens wartime prayer book catholic answers press. Fulton sheen in the darkest moments of world war ii, this small prayer book has been proven in comb. Durand explains what this book is all about after his prayer. Sheen 18951979 wrote more than 90 books, including peace of soul which rose to sixth place on the new york times bestseller list.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fulton sheens wartime prayer book. Da per matrem me venire, grant that i may come to you through your mother. Jan 01, 2003 fulton sheens wartime prayer book ebook written by fulton j. Fulton sheen, this pocketsized prayer book for soldiers and civilians was first proven in combat in world war ii, and hallowed by the suffering and prayers of countless catholic fighting men and women on ships and aircraft, in fortresses and foxholes, and in prisonerof war camps across europe and the pacific.
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