In this episode, Christina Semmens speaks with Dr. Peter Howard, founder and president of the Fulton Sheen Institute and the Fulton Sheen movement, about why Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s life and message are especially urgent today.
During this conversation, Dr. Peter Howard shares his inspiring faith journey, his deep admiration for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, and details about the upcoming Fulton Sheen conference and beatification. Listen now to discover how Sheen’s teachings can transform your spiritual life and inspire a renewed evangelization effort in America.
Key Topics
Fulton Sheen’s impact on American Catholicism
The importance of the daily holy hour
Sheen’s approach to evangelization in the modern world
The significance of Sheen’s beatification in 2026
Takeaways
Fulton Sheen emphasized the importance of the daily holy hour for spiritual growth.
Sheen’s teachings focus on meeting people where they are to evangelize effectively.
The upcoming conference and beatification are opportunities to rediscover Sheen’s wisdom.
Sheen’s approach to evangelization involves addressing the wounds of the modern person.
The movement around Sheen’s legacy aims to inspire a renaissance in faith and family.
Sheen’s message is not a finish line; it is a launch pad.
Sheen’s life offers a blueprint for meeting the challenges of the modern world.
Sound Bites
“We are just now beginning to rediscover why God has given us him.”
“Support the Vicar of Christ through prayer and defense.”
“Make your daily holy hour and ask the Lord.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Peter Howard and Fulton Sheen
01:32 Dr. Howard’s Faith Journey and Discovery of Sheen
05:02 The Transformative Power of Fulton Sheen’s Recordings
07:52 Sheen’s Call for the Holy Hour During WWII
11:15 The Significance of Sheen’s Beatification in 2026
14:36 Key Themes in Sheen’s Teachings for Today
19:45 Sheen’s Anthropological Approach to Modern Disordered Man
23:09 Vatican II, Sheen, and the Battle for the Church
27:19 Details of the Fulton Sheen Conference and Pilgrimage
33:33 Speakers and Highlights of the Conference
41:55 Mary, Sheen, and the Mission of Evangelization
Resources
Fulton Sheen - Official YouTube Channel
EWTN - Fulton Sheen Collection
Links for Dr. Peter Howard
Begins September 19 in Peoria, and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate “America’s Saint” and encounter Sheen’s legacy through speakers, pilgrimage sites, and liturgical events.
America’s Conference on September 23rd.
Featured Speakers:
Bishop Joseph Coffey
Monsignor Landry
Jason Jones
Father Thomas Loya
Father Jason Sharon
Tammy Peterson
John Yep
Dale Alquist
Sherry Ballinger
Sister Dede Byrne
Terry Barber
Arthur Brooks
