Episode # 265--America's Saint: Venerable Fulton Sheen

<p>In this episode, Christina Semmens speaks with Dr. Peter Howard, founder and president of the Fulton Sheen Institute and the Fulton Sheen movement, about why Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s life and message are especially urgent today.</p><p>During this conversation, Dr. Peter Howard shares his inspiring faith journey, his deep admiration for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, and details about the upcoming Fulton Sheen conference and beatification. Listen now to discover how Sheen’s teachings can transform your spiritual life and inspire a renewed evangelization effort in America.</p><p><strong> Key Topics</strong></p><ul><li><p>Fulton Sheen’s impact on American Catholicism</p></li><li><p>The importance of the daily holy hour</p></li><li><p>Sheen’s approach to evangelization in the modern world</p></li><li><p>The significance of Sheen’s beatification in 2026</p></li></ul><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><p>Fulton Sheen emphasized the importance of the daily holy hour for spiritual growth.</p></li><li><p>Sheen’s teachings focus on meeting people where they are to evangelize effectively.</p></li><li><p>The upcoming conference and beatification are opportunities to rediscover Sheen’s wisdom.</p></li><li><p>Sheen’s approach to evangelization involves addressing the wounds of the modern person.</p></li><li><p>The movement around Sheen’s legacy aims to inspire a renaissance in faith and family.</p></li><li><p>Sheen’s message is not a finish line; it is a launch pad.</p></li><li><p>Sheen’s life offers a blueprint for meeting the challenges of the modern world.</p></li></ul><p> <strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><ul><li><p>“We are just now beginning to rediscover why God has given us him.”</p></li><li><p>“Support the Vicar of Christ through prayer and defense.”</p></li><li><p>“Make your daily holy hour and ask the Lord.”</p></li></ul><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Dr. Peter Howard and Fulton Sheen</p><p>01:32 Dr. Howard’s Faith Journey and Discovery of Sheen</p><p>05:02 The Transformative Power of Fulton Sheen’s Recordings</p><p>07:52 Sheen’s Call for the Holy Hour During WWII</p><p>11:15 The Significance of Sheen’s Beatification in 2026</p><p>14:36 Key Themes in Sheen’s Teachings for Today</p><p>19:45 Sheen’s Anthropological Approach to Modern Disordered Man</p><p>23:09 Vatican II, Sheen, and the Battle for the Church</p><p>27:19 Details of the Fulton Sheen Conference and Pilgrimage</p><p>33:33 Speakers and Highlights of the Conference</p><p>41:55 Mary, Sheen, and the Mission of Evangelization</p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://fulltensheenconference.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fulton Sheen Conference</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Treasure+in+Clay+Fulton+Sheen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Treasure in Clay</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FrFultonSheen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fulton Sheen - Official YouTube Channel</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/fulton-sheen-107" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">EWTN - Fulton Sheen Collection</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/speeches/2002/october/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_20021004_fulton-sheen.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pope John Paul II on Sheen</a></p><p><strong>Links for Dr. Peter Howard</strong></p><p><a href="https://fultonsheen.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/FultonSheen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter</a> </p><p><a href="https://fultonsheenmovement.com/pilgrimage-register" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Beatification Pilgrimage:</strong></a></p><p> Begins September 19 in Peoria, and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate “America’s Saint” and encounter Sheen’s legacy through speakers, pilgrimage sites,