Join in Prayer for the Canonization of Fulton J. Sheen, Servant of God
I have heard it said that if Fulton J. Sheen were with us today, abortion would no longer be legal in the United States. Why? Because he was what we lack today: strong Bishops not afraid of proclaiming the Truth for all to hear. Yes, we have a few, but none have managed to command the national airwaves the way he did.
(The following is an excerpt from the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation newsletter, which can be found online at: http://www.archbishopsheencause.org/downloads/August2009Newsletter.pdf )
To mark the 30th anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, Fulton J. Sheen, the Archbishop Sheen Foundation is embarking on a worldwide project that would bring Catholics together, united in prayer for our beloved Archbishop.
The highlight of the anniversary celebration will be a Mass on De-cember 9 celebrated in New York City at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the very Cathedral where Fulton Sheen preached so many powerful ser-mons and where he is laid to rest. (See related article about the NYC Mass)
But the New York Mass is only one of what we hope to be hundreds of Masses celebrated on December 9 around the country and around the world in memory of the death of Fulton Sheen and to pray for his cause for beatification.
What better way to unite us all in prayer than the Holy Mass?
Currently, Masses will be offered on December 9, 2009, in:
Australia, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, India, Lebanon, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, South Africa, Brazil and Argentina.
We also have Masses scheduled in the US in New York, New Jersey, Mary-land, Minnesota, Louisiana, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Colorado.
However, in order to have as many Masses as possible, we need YOUR HELP! We are asking you, our friends, to have a Mass celebrated in your home parish in honor of Archbishop Sheen on December 9th. And if you are traveling or know someone abroad, please ask to have a Mass celebrated there.
And most important, please tell us if you are having a Mass celebrated so that we can share it with others. Once the plans are made, please contact Sara Worrell at sworrell@cdop.org or 309-671-1550 and tell her the time and place of the Mass. We will update the Foundation website to highlight this worldwide spiritual project. Go to:ArchbishopSheenCause.org
What I Wish Every Catholic Knew: They can be part of the canonization of a Saint!
What I Wish Every Catholic Would Do: Donate to this cause, pray for his beatification, and arrange for your local parish to have Mass said for this special intention on the 9th of December.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother: to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
September 5th, 2009 at 8:59 pm