New book by Fulton Sheen: St. Thérèse: A Treasured Love Story

We listened to him as children when my parents turned the TV on for his shows. I later learned to love more than just his 'Angel', as I began to read and listen to some of his tapes/videos.

In my Associate Degree Speech class, we had to choose a speaker, and demonstrate what techniques he used of those that were being taught. I found a video (the first that I had) and showed parts of it to illustrate those points. In the end, one of the 'young' people said... and why would you bring a religious speech to class?  I smiled and said that this man was one of the world's BEST speakers, with nearly every single aspect of a good speech that we had been taught. (I did NOT tell her that the parts I showed WERE supposed to make her uncomfortable and begin to THINK... I admit it, I had ulterior motives... )

The class instructor told all of us that this WAS a near perfect example of everything she had taught, and that she had always admired him, and really had enjoyed not only what I had pointed out about his talk, but also just seeing him in action again.

His talks are still timely, though a few references are out-dated. But the more I hear and read of his works, the more I admire him.

Now, a new book.... talks that I do not remember having ever heard of before. St Theresa, my Confirmation patron Saint... I think I will have to get this one for certain.

God bless!

New book by Fulton Sheen "at his best" published

Dallas, November 29 (CNA).-Basilica Press has announced the first new book by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in over 25 years.

The book, Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Thérèse: A Treasured Love Story, is a 187-page hardcover, gold-embossed commemorative edition including Archbishop Sheen's talks on St. Therese, 11 pages of biographical photos, and possibly the last letter the famous archbishop ever wrote.

Archbishop Sheen is considered by many to have been the twentieth century's greatest communicator.  His radio and television broadcasts were heard or viewed by millions each week, and his many books were usually bestsellers. 

The historic retreat on St. Therese was delivered in 1973 in Dublin, Ireland on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of her birth.  His talks examining the spirituality of the saint called the "Little Flower" became instantly popular.

Author and EWTN host Raymond Arroyo said of the new book: "There is only one Fulton Sheen, and here he is at his best: teeming with spiritual insight, filled with drama, and oh, so practical. It's like going on a retreat with the master himself—--a retreat I heartily recommend."