#12792 The Life, Legacy, and Path to Beatification of Fulton Sheen - Monsignor Jason Gray
<p>Who was Venerable Fulton Sheen, and why does his life continue to inspire Catholics around the world? In this episode of <em data-start="242" data-end="265" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Msgr. Jason Gray explores the remarkable life and legacy of one of America’s most influential Catholic evangelists. Discover how Sheen became a radio and television pioneer, earned the respect of Protestant audiences, championed the missions, and approached politics through the lens of the Gospel. The conversation also explains the Church’s beatification process, the meaning of titles like <em data-start="660" data-end="676">Servant of God</em>, <em data-start="678" data-end="689">Venerable</em>, and <em data-start="695" data-end="704">Blessed</em>, how miracles are investigated, and the evidence behind the miracle attributed to Sheen’s intercession. Finally, the episode reflects on what Sheen’s beatification means for the Church in America and where listeners can continue learning about his life and teachings.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">02:25 – Who was Fulton Sheen?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">04:15 – How did Sheen become a radio and tv star?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">09:30 – How did Sheen’s protestant audience view and think of him?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">13:20 – The beautification process for Sheen</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">15:27 – Sheen and the Missions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">17:25 – Sheen’s view of politics</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">21:50 – What would Sheen think of Catholic media today?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">24:58 – How did Sheen get into media?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">31:57 – What was Sheen’s process of creating episodes of “Life is Worth Living.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">33:49 – How does the Pope figure out who can be beautified?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">36:50 – What is the difference between Servant of God, venerable, and Blessed</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">37:50 – How decide if something is a miracle or not?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">43:40 – What was the particular miracle performed by Sheen and what is the evidence for it?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">49:50 – What does Sheen’s beautification mean to the United States and the world?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">52:25 – Where can I go to know more about Fulton Sheen?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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