Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Fulton J. Sheen
- Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is “timing” it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way.
- Sometimes the only way the good Lord can get into some hearts is to break them.
- Criticism of others is thus an oblique form of self-commendation. We think we make the picture hang straight on our wall by telling our neighbors that all his pictures are crooked.
- If you don’t behave as you believe, you will end by believing as you behave.
- There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate The Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be.
- The difference between the love of a man and the love of a woman is that a man will always give reasons for loving, but a woman gives no reasons for loving.
- Far better it is for you to say: “I am a sinner,” than to say: “I have no need of religion.” The empty can be filled, but the self-intoxicated have no room for God.
- Too many people get credit for being good, when they are only being passive. They are too often praised for being broadminded when they are so broadminded they can never make up their minds about anything.
- To tell a woman who is forty, “You look like sixteen,” is boloney. The blarney way of saying it is “Tell me how old you are, I should like to know at what age women are the most beautiful.
- A woman gets angry when a man denies his faults, because she knew them all along. His lying mocks her affection; it is the deceit that angers her more than the faults.
Fulton J. Sheen (1895ā1979) was an American archbishop, theologian, and charismatic speaker renowned for his profound influence on Catholicism in the 20th century. Born in El Paso, Illinois, he entered the priesthood and soon gained fame through his radio and television broadcasts, where he skillfully communicated Catholic teachings to a broad audience.
Sheen’s groundbreaking TV show, “Life Is Worth Living,” aired from the 1950s to the 1960s and earned him an Emmy Award. His charismatic presence, eloquence, and ability to relate complex theological concepts in accessible language made him a beloved figure, transcending religious boundaries. He authored numerous books on theology, spirituality, and social issues, contributing to his role as a thought leader.
In 1951, Sheen was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of New York, and later, he became the bishop of Rochester. He was an advocate for social justice and civil rights, using his platform to address contemporary challenges. Sheen’s dedication to fostering interfaith understanding and promoting Christian values garnered him admiration both within and outside the Catholic Church.
His cause for canonization as a saint was opened, and in 2019, Pope Francis approved his beatification, recognizing his significant contributions to the faith and his impact on modern communication of religious ideas.
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