By Al Smith, Catholic Exchange, Jan. 19, 2022
Al Smith is the editor of three best-selling books available from Sophia Institute Press: The Cries of the Jesus from the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2018) Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2020) and Archbishop Sheen’s Book of Sacraments: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2021).He is a husband, father, grandfather, a man of trade, and a business owner. …
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was a man for all seasons. Over his lifetime, he spent himself for souls, transforming lives with the clear teaching of the truths of Christ and His Church through his books, radio addresses, lectures, television series, and his many newspaper columns.
As a much sought-after lecturer, his topics ranged from the social concerns of the day to matters of faith and morals. With an easy and personable manner, Sheen could strike up a conversation on just about any subject, making numerous friends as well as converts. …