Sometimes the only way the good Lord can get into some hearts is to break them.

— Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), Bischof, Fernsehprediger

Topics: Suffering & the Question of God, Illness & Weakness, Humility & Pride

Occasions: For Reflection

Fulton J. Sheen

Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) war ein US-amerikanischer römisch-katholischer Erzbischof, Philosoph und Pionier der christlichen Radio- und Fernsehverkündigung. Bekanntheit erlangte er vor allem durch Sendungen wie „Life Is Worth Living“, in denen er katholische Theologie mit psychologischen und gesellschaftskritischen Fragen verband. Bibellesern begegnet er heute als pointierter Vermittler christlicher Ethik, des Gebetslebens und traditioneller Glaubenslehre.

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