The philosophy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. In fact, young adults are embracing his wisdom by sharing his most memorable quotes on Facebook and Instagram. Engaged couples who take the sacrament of matrimony seriously are gifting copies of Three to Get Married to one another. And Catholic youth speaker Maria Cahill regularly reinforces her talks with his common sense.
Below are our picks of the best Sheen quotes posted and shared on social media. Perhaps one of them will resonate with you.
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“We can think of #Lent as a time to eradicate evil or cultivate virtue, a time to pull up weeds or to plant good seeds….
Posted by Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word on Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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Posted by Ascension Press on Monday, October 19, 2015
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Secular religions and sacred religions.
Posted by Lepanto Institute on Monday, November 16, 2015
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Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was a pioneer in the early days of TV in the 50’s with the inspirational program “Life is Worth Living.”
Posted by Ave Maria University on Monday, October 29, 2012