Life is Worth Living [Paperback]

Fulton J. Sheen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999

For more than 30 years, Archbishop Sheen was the most famous Catholic leader in the U.S. with a worldwide radio and TV broadcast ministry. This magnificent series is the most comprehensive explanation of the Catholic vision of life ever offered. Subject matter included: Anxiety of Life, Divine Invasion, Eternity Claiming the Past, It Takes 3 to Make Love, By His Wounds We Are Healed, People of God, Communism & the Church, Original Sin, Sanctifying Grace, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Marriage, etc.

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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About the Author

Beginning on the NBC Radio Network in 1930, Father Sheen broadcast "The Catholic Hour" all across the world. Later, after he was consecrated a bishop in 1951, Bishop Sheen was seen on TV each week. When it came to authoritative Church teachings, Catholics and non-Catholics listened to the Bishop because he was someone they could trust to "tell it like it is." Bishop Sheen was someone who not only had a rock-solid theological background, but he also had the ability to relate concepts with great insight and wit that appealed to everyone, from the theological scholar to the uneducated and the non-Catholic. Perhaps, that's why his words are still fresh and inspiring today, and continue to change the lives of thousands! --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898706114
• ISBN-13: 978-0898706116
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,542 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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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Understated, July 11, 2001

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"citizen613" (Aliquippa, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life is Worth Living (Paperback)

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was perhaps the greatest orator of the twentieth century in the matters of morality and the like. His writings displayed a great inner creativity and understanding of the human mind. Archbishop Sheen never lowered himself to the heathen practices of finger-pointing, and profanity. Instead, he reinforced his beliefs with Biblical texts and comedic anecdotes of his own life. His ninety-one books and innumberable radio and televsion broadcasts allowed us a glance into his mind. The Pope John Pual II declared him "a devoted son of the Church." Very few reviews carry as much weight as that comment. I highly recommend this text to anyone of whom finds morality to be the highlight of life.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, April 7, 2001

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D. Knight "Dee Dee" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life is Worth Living (Paperback)

Although this book is nothing more than the scripts from a number of the most popular "Life is Worth Living" shows, it is an excellent read.

Bishop Sheen has a way of saying the most profound things with an easy-going, conversational style in most of his books, but especially so in this one--probably because he was talking to the television audience.

I haven't seen most of the episodes that are in this book, but I still enjoyed reading the chapters of even the few episodes that I had seen. It gave me a chance to capture the nuggets of wisdom sprinkled throughout the episodes.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Understated, July 11, 2001

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"citizen613" (Aliquippa, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life is Worth Living (Paperback)

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was perhaps the greatest orator of the 20th century in the matters of morality and the like. His writings displayed a great inner creativity and understanding of the human mind. Archbishop Sheen never lowered himself to the heathen practices of finger-pointing, and profanity. Instead, he reinforced his beliefs with Biblical texts and comedic anecdotes of his own life. His ninety-one books and innumberable radio and televsion broadcasts allowed us a glance into his mind. The Pope John Paul II declared him "a devoted son of the Church." Very few reviews carry as much weight as that comment. I highly recommend this text to anyone of whom finds morality to be the spice of life against the dull pallet of sin.