In a world now saturated, even dominated, by the digital, Fulton Sheen will stand as more than a mere reminder of Christ’s dominion over every aspect of daily life—he will stand as a patron. He is a man who looked like us, sounded like us, and knew our ordinary, American life. Someone who, tomorrow, will [...]
If Western Civilization is to recover, it must enter into itself, i.e., respect the true nature of man. It must also have a recognition of a “sense of need”; for unless it feels its own inadequacy, its own insufficiency, its own hunger, how can it aspire or even yearn for the Bread of the Father’s [...]
G.K. Chesterton and Fulton Sheen were kindred spirits, with the older man serving as the younger man’s mentor and inspirational model. Author’s Note: Venerable Fulton Sheen is due to be beatified on September 24 in St. Louis. Calls are currently being made for Chesterton’s cause for beatification to be opened. The following is intended as [...]