What do you think?
Rate this book
The Seven Last Words & Life of Christ
When it came to fusing theology, devotion, and the most in-depth observations on the key moments in the Christian narrative, Fulton J. Sheen was unmatched. The literary and rhetorical prowess of one of the greatest preachers of the 20th century is fully on display here. Anyone with spiritual goals will value this unabridged Sheen's edition as a source of inspiration.
Seven times, Christ addressed his followers from the pulpit of the cross he bore. These succinct but profound sayings, collectively known as The Seven Last Words, provide everyone with enduring reservoirs of knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. Fulton J. Sheen insightfully analyses all seven sayings in this timeless masterpiece.The most eloquent of Fulton J. Sheen's several publications, Life of Christ has been widely recognised as a classic of Christian literature. It is a dramatic and moving account of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ and a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and, most importantly, the Savior, whose promise has sustained humanity for two millennia. It is the result of many years of reflection, prayer, and research.
Sheen interprets the Scripture and describes Christ in thrilling and modern ways in addition to from a historical perspective. He sees in Christ's life both contemporary analogies and everlasting precepts. His careful, in-depth examination sheds fresh light on well-known Gospel occurrences.
Seven times, Christ addressed his followers from the pulpit of the cross he bore. These succinct but profound sayings, collectively known as The Seven Last Words, provide everyone with enduring reservoirs of knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. Fulton J. Sheen insightfully analyses all seven sayings in this timeless masterpiece.The most eloquent of Fulton J. Sheen's several publications, Life of Christ has been widely recognised as a classic of Christian literature. It is a dramatic and moving account of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ and a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and, most importantly, the Savior, whose promise has sustained humanity for two millennia. It is the result of many years of reflection, prayer, and research.
Sheen interprets the Scripture and describes Christ in thrilling and modern ways in addition to from a historical perspective. He sees in Christ's life both contemporary analogies and everlasting precepts. His careful, in-depth examination sheds fresh light on well-known Gospel occurrences.
854 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2022
83 people are currently reading
11 people want to read
About the author
Fulton J. Sheen
521 books741 followersFulton 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".
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".
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
March 31, 2024
Phenomenal book. Venerable Fulton Sheen pray for us.
August 22, 2023
Always Inspiring
I haven’t read anything yet of Archbishop Fulton Sheen that hasn’t inspired me. He was an impressive man in life and a stirring speaker. His magnetism still resounds through the pages of his books, and “The Seven Last Words” and “Life of Christ” is no exception. I was moved by his words right up to the last page.
I haven’t read anything yet of Archbishop Fulton Sheen that hasn’t inspired me. He was an impressive man in life and a stirring speaker. His magnetism still resounds through the pages of his books, and “The Seven Last Words” and “Life of Christ” is no exception. I was moved by his words right up to the last page.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews