Tag Archives: Fulton Sheen

25 March: Feast of St Dismas, the Good Thief “who stole Heaven”

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

CP&S comment: The good Fr Z never fails to bring interesting Catholic anecdotes to our attention. On this important day of the Annunciation of Our Blessed Lady, plus the (supposed) consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart, let us meditate … Continue reading →

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Are We In a Period of God’s Battlefield Illumination?

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Fr Richard Heilman on ROMAN CATHOLIC MAN On April 6, 2018, the popular Catholic author and blogger Matt Walsh spoke at my parish at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Catholic Church. Matt’s talk was, “Satan’s Tactic for Christian America: … Continue reading →

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Venerable Fulton Sheen: towards Sainthood.

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Gertrude

Robert Walker/The New York Times Archbishop Sheen, shown here in 1979, was the host of the program “Life Is Worth Living,” watched by millions each week. By SHARON OTTERMAN Published: June 29, 2012 in the New York Times. Archbishop Fulton … Continue reading →

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Miracle attributed to intercession of Fulton Sheen being investigated.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Gertrude

Sheen intercession cited in area boy’s alleged miraculous healing By Jennifer Willems That James Fulton Engstrom is celebrating his first birthday on Friday is amazing. In fact, some would call his life a miracle. Considered stillborn on Sept. 16, 2010 … Continue reading →

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What are the seven last words of Christ?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Condensed from a book by Archbishop Fulton Sheen “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” (Lk 23:34) When Jesus was hanging on the cross he asked for forgiveness for the people who were responsible for this great … Continue reading →

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Cause for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Gertrude

Fulton John Sheen was born to Newton and Delia on May 8,1895 in El Paso, Illinois. The oldest of four sons, he was baptized Peter John in St. Mary’s Church, but soon became known by his mother’s maiden name, Fulton. … Continue reading →

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