Advent Meditations With Fulton J. Sheen

by Fulton J. Sheen, Von Stamwitz Alicia (editor)

Drawn from Archbishop Sheen's best-selling books, these 28 reflections will lead you day by day through the Advent season. Eloquent quotes are paired with beautiful Scriptures on the themes of the season—patience, waiting, gift, hope, humility, joy—and more. Spend a few quiet moments of each day with one of the 20th century's greatest preachers, preparing your heart to receive the Savior of the world.



Deluxe pamphlet

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2007

About the author

Fulton John Sheen was an American bishop of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Peoria in Illinois, in 1919, Sheen quickly became a renowned theologian, earning the Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy in 1923. He went on to teach theology and philosophy at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and served as a parish priest before he was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York in 1951. He held this position until 1966 when he was made bishop of the Diocese of Rochester in New York. He resigned as bishop of Rochester in 1969 as his 75th birthday approached and was made archbishop of the titular see of Newport, Wales.
For 20 years as "Father Sheen", later monsignor, he hosted the night-time radio program The Catholic Hour on NBC (1930–1950) before he moved to television and presented Life Is Worth Living (1952–1957). Sheen's final presenting role was on the syndicated The Fulton Sheen Program (1961–1968) with a format that was very similar to that of the earlier Life Is Worth Living show. For that work, Sheen twice won an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Television Personality, and was featured on the cover of Time magazine. Starting in 2009, his shows were being re-broadcast on the EWTN and the Trinity Broadcasting Network's Church Channel cable networks. His contribution to televised preaching resulted in Sheen often being called one of the first televangelists.
The cause for his canonization was officially opened in 2002. 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 "heroic virtues," a major step towards beatification, and he is now referred to as venerable. On July 5, 2019, Pope Francis approved a reputed miracle that occurred through the intercession of Sheen, clearing the way for his beatification. Sheen was scheduled to be beatified in Peoria on December 21, 2019, but his beatification was postponed after Bishop Salvatore Matano of Rochester expressed concern that Sheen's handling of a 1963 sexual misconduct case against a priest might be cited unfavorably in a forthcoming report from the New York Attorney General. The Diocese of Peoria countered that Sheen's handling of the case had already been "thoroughly examined" and "exonerated" and that Sheen had "never put children in harm's way".

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small book of meditations guides the reader to truly celebrate the Advent season. Archbishop Sheen has a way to inspire and to prepare us to celebrate Christmas with his prayerful thoughts and with scripture for each day of advent. Acts of virtue, God’s Unconditional Love, Our Dignity, and God Comes to you are just some of the daily thoughts.

[Dzgirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bishop Sheen sainthood should come soon!

Archbishop Sheen opens our hearts to the beauty and wonders of Advent. The sharing of scripture in each meditation helps us focus on God's Word as we get closer and closer to the birth of our LORD!

[Sean O'Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Punchy and Penetrating. Well worth it

Excellent.
Fulton Sheen is an absolute gem for all who wish to live the Christian life. I recommend him without reservation.

[Miss Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I read a paper book pamphlet version

Short pieces of reflection - very nice for a daily reflection during Advent

[Ted Hinkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Advent Meditations with Bishop Fulton Sheen is a yearly supplement to my Advent Devotions. Beautiful reflections and appropriate Scripture readings from Venerable Bishop Sheen.