Morbidity, the Denial of Guilt, and Forgiveness. Archbishop Fulton J Sheen.

Cannot all the waters of the seven seas wash this blood clean from my hand? — Lady Macbeth Friends: It used to be that people escaped admitting their own guilt by blaming it on capitalism, communism, lack of soft drink parlors, Grade B milk, and naughty ductless glands. Now a new psychology arises to blame… Read More Morbidity, the Denial of Guilt, and Forgiveness. Archbishop Fulton J Sheen.

Thomas C. Reeves on Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. C-Span.

Persecuted by many Catholic dissidents on account of his Catholic orthodoxy, but loved by millions the world over, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) was one of the American Church’s greatest intellects, spiritual masters and evangelists. In his lifetime he wrote some 66 books on everything from the philosophy of science and epistemology to works of… Read More Thomas C. Reeves on Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. C-Span.

William F. Buckley Jr, Archbishop Sheen, Vietnam and Notre Dame

Nicolas Abouchedid writes, “In introducing the Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen to his Firing Line television audience, Willian F. Buckley Jr. once noted that “he [Sheen] is considered by almost everybody a great enigma.” He continues: Those who like to disparage his evangelism have a difficult time accounting for his extraordinary academic record. Those who claim him as a conservative are… Read More William F. Buckley Jr, Archbishop Sheen, Vietnam and Notre Dame

Dr. Ralph Martin on the Urgent Relevance of Gospel Teaching Today

Ralph C. Martin is a professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and was involved in the early Catholic charismatic renewal as founder of the Word of God (community) and cofounder of the Sword of the Spirit association of covenant communities. In this talk Ralph Martin shows how Progressives suppress many parts of Scripture in the attempt to fashion a new Gospel and a new… Read More Dr. Ralph Martin on the Urgent Relevance of Gospel Teaching Today

Peoria Diocese to reduce the number of parishes in the diocese by half

Home diocese of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. (CNA) “… The decision to drastically downsize the diocese comes amid declining Mass attendance there as well as a prediction of a shrinking number of priests. Seventy percent of the 145 total priests ministering in the diocese are over the age of 50. According to the diocese’s projections, in… Read More Peoria Diocese to reduce the number of parishes in the diocese by half

Endless Warfare. Biden Requests $895 Billion For Military Spending For 2025

Dave DeCampMarch 12, 2024antiwar.com President Biden has requested a record $895 billion in military spending for the 2025 fiscal year. Of that amount, about $850 billion will go to the Pentagon, and the remaining funds will go to other US federal agencies for military programs, including the Energy Department’s nuclear weapons program. While a massive… Read More Endless Warfare. Biden Requests $895 Billion For Military Spending For 2025

Taking Sheen Seriously

James M. Patterson, April 2020First Things Magazine C-Span: The important lecture of Thomas Reeves on America’s Bishop (including an the account of his many sufferings and persecutions). Watch it here. Fulton J. Sheen is defined in popular imagination by the persona he adopted on Life Is Worth Living, his Emmy-winning television program. During each episode, the… Read More Taking Sheen Seriously