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Life Is Worth Living DVD Video - The Glory of Being an American - 22 min. - Bishop Fulton Sheen

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Life Is Worth Living DVD Video, Bishop Fulton Sheen, "The Glory of Being an American", 22 min.

"The Glory of Being an American" originally aired on Bishop Sheen's popular television show, "Life Is Worth Living." The "Life Is Worth Living" series of programs were some of the most popular television programs that aired during the 1950's and 60's.

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen is eloquence at its very best. People of all faiths recognize Bishop Fulton J. Sheen as one of the greatest communicators of the twentieth century. He was born in El Paso, Illinois on May 8, 1895. As a young boy, he knew he wanted to be a priest. He was educated at Saint Viator College where he learned the skills he would use throughout his life. He was ordained in 1919 and went on to become one of the best known and greatly loved priests in modern times.

He wrote 96 books and hundreds of articles and columns. He broadcast numerous radio and television programs. People of all faiths watched him on television because he spoke to everyone. They always waited with joy for his goodbye, his blessing — "God Love You." In October of 1979, Pope John Paul II said to Bishop Sheen, "You have written and spoken well of the Lord Jesus. You are a loyal son of the Church." Bishop Sheen died on December 9 of that same year.

The Vatican has opened the canonization cause for Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. He is now titled "Servant of God." For more information, go to www.archbishopsheencause.org.

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