Al Smith joins the "Wake Up" team from Catholic Community Radio to discuss Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments available through Sophia Institute Press.

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His cause for canonization is progressing, and his videos and books are widely viewed and in persistent demand. But of all his writings, Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s most influential and practical guides, by far, were These Are the Sacraments and Three to Get Married.

These two books are once again available in this rich single volume, along with comprehensive commentaries by the late, revered Father John Hardon—themselves a powerful tutorial in how to read the great archbishop. “We cannot begin to guard our faith unless we understand what we believe,” notes Fr. Hardon.

Controversy was brewing and confusion sewn among Catholics by the time Sheen wrote these classics. He shies away from nothing, even while teaching traditional doctrine in appealing and unique prose. With Bishop Sheen and Father Hardon as your guides, you’ll learn:

• Why no sacrament is “more significant” than any other, though their natures differ markedly

• How Protestantism, even at its most alluring, undermines sound doctrine

• Why the sacraments have both “power and efficacy”

• How Baptism confers “the infusion of virtues”

• How the sacramental rites in the early Church differed from now

• How Christ Himself instituted each sacrament

• The power and meaning of the tabernacle

• The Old Testament roots of the Eucharist

• How to “examine” your conscience

• How the Last Rites expel sickness from the soul

• The twelve dimensions of the sacrament of Holy Orders

• The most critical spiritual strategies for married couples

• The difference between Christian and non-Christian marriages

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Al Smith spends time with Jim and Cheryl Manfredonia from Domestic Church Media to talk about his latest Sheen anthology published by Sophia Institute Press called "Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments."

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Fr. Ron Lengwin discusses with Al Smith the contents of his latest anthology titled "Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments" published by Sophia Institute Press.

They share selected passages from the book and talk about the impact Archbishop Sheen had on the church.

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Al Smith has a discussion with Eric Gajewski from the TradCadKnight Podcast about his latest Sheen anthology published by Sophia Institute Press called "Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments."

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During this reflection, Sheen Enthusiast (Al Smith) details ten good reasons for making a Holy Hour.

He shares some of the wisdom found in Archbishop Sheen's book "Lord Teach us to Pray - An Anthology" (Sophia Institute Press - 2020)

But why spend an hour a day in meditation? Because we are living on the surface of our souls, knowing little either of God or our inner self. Our knowledge is mostly about things, not about destiny. Here are ten reasons to make a Holy Hour from Archbishop Sheen.

(1) Because it is time spent in the Presence of Our Lord Himself. If faith is alive, no further reason is needed.

(2) Because in our busy life it takes considerable time to shake off the “noonday devils,” the worldly cares, which cling to our souls, like dust.

(3) Because Our Lord asked for it.

(4) Because the Holy Hour keeps a balance between the spiritual and the practical.

(5) Because the Holy Hour will make us practice what we preach.

(6) Because the Holy Hour helps us make reparation both for the sins of the world and for our own.

(7) Because it reduces our liability to temptation and weakness.

(8) Because the Holy Hour is a personal prayer.

(9) Meditation keeps us from seeking an external escape from our worries and miseries.

(10) Finally, because the Holy Hour is necessary for the Church.

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Please enjoy this reflection from Fulton J. Sheen that was recorded during one of his popular retreat.

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