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Bishop Barron Praises Archbishop Sheen as 'Saint of the New Evangelization
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In Short: At a vespers service in St. Louis, Bishop Barron emphasized Archbishop Sheen's significant impact on the Catholic Church's evangelization efforts.
At a vespers service in St. Louis, Bishop Barron emphasized Archbishop Sheen's significant impact on the Catholic Church's evangelization efforts.
Bishop Barron described Sheen as 'a blessed, saintly man of God' whose deep friendship with Jesus Christ inspired his work.
According to Barron, Sheen's autobiography, 'Treasure in Clay,' provides a model for personal devotion and relationship with the Lord.
Barron noted Sheen's embrace of 'unmerited divine love,' particularly as exemplified by Mary, a key figure in Catholic theology.
Barron also highlighted Sheen's humility, noting his willingness to acknowledge personal failings and weaknesses as he contemplated God's holiness.
Through radio, television, writings, and missionary travels, Sheen dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel, making him a prominent figure in 20th-century Catholicism.
Barron praised Sheen's flair and dedication, calling him 'the saint of the New Evangelization,' a term referring to the Church's renewed commitment to spreading the Gospel.
Barron concluded by stating that anyone using modern media to preach the Gospel owes a debt to Sheen and can find support in his intercession.
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- Sheen — the 20th-century theologian, evangelizer and Catholic communications pioneer — “opened the door to the evangelization of the world,” said Bishop Robert E.
- “No one in the 20th century walked the great path of mission with more flair and dedication than Fulton Sheen,” said the bishop.
- And, he added, “I believe that Fulton Sheen is, par excellence, the saint of the New Evangelization,” the Church’s renewed commitment — called for in particular by St. Paul VI and St. John Paul II — to fulfill Christ’s command to bring the Gospel to all people.
- “Anyone who seeks fresh language to bring the Gospel to our culture, anyone who preaches the ancient word with a heart on fire, anyone who dares to use the media of communication available to us today, is indebted to Fulton Sheen and finds in him a powerful heavenly friend and intercessor,” said Bishop Barron.
- Louis, where hundreds gathered for vespers a day before the archbishop’s beatification in that city.
- Although Archbishop Sheen’s canonization cause was introduced in 2002 by his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, organizers selected St.
- Cardinals, bishops, priests, religious and lay faithful from around the country — along with Archbishop Gabriele G.