Readers can meet Bishop Fulton Sheen in these unique and representational selections from his collected works. For 120 mornings, you can treat yourself to his insightful wisdom and perspectives that turn everything upside right. The readings also introduce you to the idea of the Holy Hour--spending an hour a day in the Lord's presence--which was one of the hallmarks of Sheen's life-changing message .

Sheen, a former farm boy from Peoria, married the common touch to scholarly epiphany.

And he had a sense of humor.

Now comes "Mornings with Fulton Sheen:120 Holy Hour Readings" lovingly compiled by Beverly Coney Heirich (Servant Publications).

A sample in the bishop's typically pellucid prose: "One day a woman said to Father John Vianney, the Cure of Ars in France, 'My husband has not been to the sacraments or to Mass for years. He has been unfaithful, wicked, and unjust. He has just fallen from a bridge and was drowned - a double death of body of soul.'

The Cure answered: 'Madam, there is a short distance between the bridge and the water, and it is that distance which forbids you to judge.'"

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Putting life in perspective...  May 01, 2000 By kwhite
This book was a gift to me in so many ways. As a Protestant, I was amazed at the relevance Bishop Sheen's words held for my life. As a student, this book has been useful as a reference for quotes for research papers, etc. (Useful for speeches, too.) Each page holds a concise, insightful, and powerful Christian message to meditate on. When I do not have much time, I take a moment before bed or before I start my day to read one page. The book is organized so well for people who are pressed for time, and it will probably change your life for the better, as it has mine. If you want to know how God wants us to view the world, and if you need a powerful reminder of what your priorities really are, read this book!

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MORNINGS WITH DR. LAURA?  Jul 13, 1999
I like Dr. Laura. She's a sassy Jewish radio personality who is fast becoming one of America's most trusted women.

When a friend gave me a book called Mornings with Fulton Sheen, the outspoken wit and mystic wisdom of a Catholic priest who died in 1979 reads as if written by Dr. Laura! In the early days of television, probably around the time of Dr.Laura's birth, Sheen was the most renowned clergyman in America. His friend, Milton Berle, was the best known comedian. The two giften men had competing Sunday night shows - friends and rivals for the hearts and minds of America.

Berle was known throughout the land as everybody's beloved Uncle Miltie. Sheen was featured on the covers of Time, Look, and Newsweek as "the greatest communicator of our time."

In ten simple steps, this small, elegant book reveals Sheen's ancient, absolutely fool-proof way to become the better persons we sometimes dream we might have been - or may yet become: spend one holy hour a day in Christian meditation.

Sheen scholar Beverly Coney Heirich uses a brief biblical history to show the essential difference between Christian meditation and Hindu meditation techniques such as Transcendental Meditation (TM), popularized by the Beatles at the height of their power.

According to this book, many meditation methods may produce some beneficial physical and emotional results; but only Christian meditation has power to deal with the fundamental discord that is the cause of human anguish.

In addition to simple steps for the beginning meditator, this book consists of Fulton J. Sheen's answers to many of life's hardest question.

That's where his salty wit and pithy wisdom reminded me of Dr. Laura on issues like sex education, suicide, beautiful women, depression, virtue, self esteem, commitment, health clubs, crooked politicians, and more.

Here's page 92, a page called EDUCATED GOODNESS: "Any system of education which fails to discipline the will also fails to train the character. Such teaching may succeed in making people into walking encyclopedias; it doesn't make them responsible citizens for a democracy.

"Education can never make a person better unless it teaches the true purpose of mankind -- and the difficulties that must be overcome to realize that purpose.

"Much education today is based on the Socratic error that ignorance of good is the cause of evil, and that all we need do to overcome evil is to give men information.

"If this were so, every educated man would be a good man, but we know this is not true."

Proverbs 28:2 "When the values of a nation crumble, everything crumbles, including its government; but with honest, wise, and godly leaders, there is stability."

At the bottom of each page, below a Jewish Proverb, the book has a place to write "My Secret Meditation."

Only 120 pages. A huge life-changer, if you care enough to try keeping a Holy Hour a day. No doubt about it.

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Now I know why Fulton Sheen was such a popular guy!  Dec 16, 1999
I wasn't alive when Fulton Sheen was a big star on television, but after reading this book, I can see why he was so popular with people of all faiths or none. He was a wonderful story teller and that's what this book consists of mostly. Small stories, concrete examples that teach Truth and make it stick inside the head and change the way you look at people and circumstances in your life. People of all ages and of any faith ought to have this book on their bedside table. That's where mine is, and never mind if I spill a drop of coffee on it now and then. I don't think Fulton Sheen minds and neither does Jesus.

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Enrich your Holy Hour  May 03, 2005 By Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author"
This wonderful resource will lend insight and depth to the time you spend in daily prayer. Each of the 120 chapters contains a thought provoking reflection and a related scripture passage. An excellent addition to your devotional library.

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