Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Therese - A Treasured Love Story [Hardcover]

Archbishop Fulton Sheen (Author), Fr. Andrew Apostoli CFR (Editor), Carolyn Klika and Brian O'Neel (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007

Few people are so beloved by Catholics around the world as Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. How else to explain the enduring popularity of Sheen s videos and books nearly 30 years after his death, or that, despite there already being 900 books on St. Thérèse and her spirituality, more and more come out each year? Now, for the first time, Basilica Press has put into written form Archbishop Sheen s compelling words about the Little Flower. Taken from the still-popular talks he gave on her in 1973, the archbishop explains why people from all walks of life and in nearly every country of the world so universally love, invoke, and imitate St. Thérèse, who has been called the greatest saint of modern times. This beautiful hardcover book will be something you and your loved ones will treasure. Even readers familiar with St. Thérèse s life will find their eyes opened to many new insights given by the incomparable Archbishop Sheen.

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During these trying days, saints are not only needed, they are necessary. In this little book, the great Archbishop Sheen explores the spirituality of the Little Flower, giving us lessons and guidance for our own journey to Heaven. There is only one Fulton Sheen and here he is at his best: teeming with spiritual insight, filled with drama, and oh so practical. It s like going on a retreat with the master himself a retreat I heartily recommend. --Raymond Arroyo, author of the New York Times bestseller Mother Angelica

These sermons by Bishop Sheen represent a life long study of the spirituality of St. Therese and are among the most inspiring of his works. There are many new insights into the much studied life of the saint but also into the spiritual life of this apostle of the media. The reader will be profoundly rewarded. --Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR

Product Details

• Hardcover: 183 pages
• Publisher: Basilica Press (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930314094
• ISBN-13: 978-1930314092
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) was one of the best-loved prelates of twentieth century Catholicism. A prolific writer and orator, a distinguished scholar and teacher, an influential master of the media, Bishop Sheen was one of the most effective communicators of our time. His scores of books have offered inspiration, profound thought, and penetrating analysis of Christian faith and life.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Secrets Of St. Therese's Holiness Revealed, December 16, 2007

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This review is from: Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Therese - A Treasured Love Story (Hardcover)

"Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Therese" is the first new book by Archbishop Fulton Sheen in over 25 years. This very inspirational and spiritually provocative book is based on Sheen's lifelong study of St. Therese's spirituality which he shared in a series of talks given on 100th anniversary of her birth in 1973. The Commemorative Edition includes all eleven talks, possibly the last letter Sheen ever wrote, and 11 pages of biographical photos of Archbishop Sheen. At the time, these talks gained instant popularity due to Sheen's ability to open up Therese's unique spirituality in new and impressive ways.

The eleven talks address: Therese's being "a saint for today's trouble times"; how we can become a saint in our daily lives; the virtues of faith, hope and perseverance; intercession; the value of suffering; the sword and spiritual warfare; our relationship with God through Our Lord; fighting Satan; suffering for the sake of love; the way of the child; and sin and mercy.

Passages that I found particularly useful for meditation and highly recommend include:
* A saint is one who makes Christ lovable.
* It is not about being perfect but, rather, about our striving towards perfection.
* Live life the way you are now, only make it holy.
* Love's delay.
* Suffering - sometimes lovers squeeze too tight.
* Rather than seeking consolation from Our Lord, console Him. He is living in His body on earth and he is suffering many indignities now just as He suffered indignities when he walked the earth.
* Begin to love and your happiness and zeal will increase. This is a new way which is an old way.
* The world is quiet about Satan today. Satan is strong when he is not recognized.
* The sword she loved was the sword that cut the seven pallbearers of the soul - pride, covetousness, lust, anger, envy, gluttony, and sloth.

Archbishop Sheen points out that St. Therese is quite a modern theologian as she gives us an uncomplicated way, the "Little Way," to understand Our Lord and our role in God's plan. The "Little Way" is to recognize our nothingness so we can be empty. Once we are empty, God can then fill us with the Spirit of Our Lord then work on us and through us.

The "Little Way" is a path anyone can take in today's world with "Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Therese" pointing the way.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Year, May 31, 2008

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This review is from: Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Therese - A Treasured Love Story (Hardcover)

This book and "I Thirst" by Jacques Gauthier are the two best books of the year on the spirituality of St. Therese as seen and appreciated by two notable and greatly loved people: Bishop Sheen and Mother Teresa. I can heartily recommend both.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Amazing study. Sheen shows St. Therese' brilliance and his own,, March 22, 2009

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Louise "lon" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Therese - A Treasured Love Story (Hardcover)

It was slow in the beginning, but as I read on I realized that St. Therese was at work here. Her little way. A deeper understanding of the Theology of St. Therese, The mystical body of Christ and the role our suffering plays in the salvation of man. All men. I loved it and I am going to buy it for my friends. This is not a book you will want to give away. Read it once and then study it page by page.