The Cross and the Beatitudes: Lessons on Love and Forgiveness [Paperback]

Bishop Fulton Sheen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2000

This classic work from the pen of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen brings together Christ's Sermon on the Mount with his Seven Last Words. From the Mount of the Beatitudes to the Hill of Calvary, Our Lord's public ministry and statements centered on the themes of love and forgiveness, which are explored here with Archbishop Sheen's characteristic insight and passion.

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About the Author

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979), one of the 20th century's best-known and loved Catholic prelates, was a lecturer, professor, philosopher, preacher, and writer. A radio and television personality, he is widely regarded as the original media luminary for the spiritual world. This former director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith leaves behind an enormous written and oral history. In addition to two weekly syndicated newspaper columns that ran for close to two decades, he authored scores of books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Liguori Publications (February 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764805924
• ISBN-13: 978-0764805929
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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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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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good spiritual reading, May 21, 2002

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Ryan P. Hilderbrand (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cross and the Beatitudes: Lessons on Love and Forgiveness (Paperback)

Archbishop Sheen's short series of meditations on the Seven Last Words and the Seven Beatitudes is a good read for anyone who wishes to meditate further on Our Lord's Passion. Though he claims there is no connection between the two subjects other than his artificial construction, I believe that he saw a real connection that exists between the two. Some of his written information is contextual (such as the "mailed fist of Communism"), but when one spends time in contemplation, one will realize that his information is not as dated as it seems. A good read any time of the year, but recommended especially for Holy Week.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple to Understand, May 15, 2006

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K. Krautscheid "catholiccoug" (George, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cross and the Beatitudes: Lessons on Love and Forgiveness (Paperback)

I've read other books on the beatitudes, but through Sheen's comparison to how Jesus lived the beatitudes on the cross, I really came to understand them much more deeply. This is a quick read and will help anyone grow spiritually and understand how to apply the Beatitudes to his or her life.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lenten Spiritual Reading, February 25, 2008

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Jessica R. Westberg "A Catholic with a sense ... - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cross and the Beatitudes: Lessons on Love and Forgiveness (Paperback)

I am currently reading this book as part of my Lenten spiritual reading. Although I'm only on lesson three, I feel confident in recommending this book to anyone, regardless if you have someone you need to forgive or not. With this book, it is easy to see how to apply the lessons to your own life, and to think about where you might be more merciful towards others, or to "offer up" your suffering to Christ on the cross.