{"product_id":"archbishop-sheens-book-of-sacraments-an-anthology-9781644134597","title":"Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments: An Anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003eHis 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 \u003ci\u003eThese Are the Sacraments\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThree to Get Married. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eControversy 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy no sacrament is \"more significant\" than any other, though their natures differ markedly \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Protestantism, even at its most alluring, undermines sound doctrine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy the sacraments have both \"power and efficacy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Baptism confers \"the infusion of virtues\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow the sacramental rites in the early Church differed from now\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Christ Himself instituted each sacrament\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power and meaning of the tabernacle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Old Testament roots of the Eucharist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to \"examine\" your conscience \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow the Last Rites expel sickness from the soul\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe twelve dimensions of the sacrament of Holy Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most critical spiritual strategies for married couples\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference between Christian and non-Christian marriages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) spent almost forty years evangelizing Catholics and non-Catholics alike through his voluminous writings and his thousands of nationwide radio and television broadcasts. Along the way, he served the Church as auxiliary bishop of New York and bishop of Rochester. On July 5, 2019, Pope Francis approved a miracle that occurred through Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for his beatification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567887651090,"sku":"9781644134597","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8feace21-c055-4e11-9ccb-d3a5f578d673.jpg?v=1731931651","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/archbishop-sheens-book-of-sacraments-an-anthology-9781644134597","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}