The year was 1952; it was a time period filled with anxiety and fear. A society dealing with the aftermath and destruction of World War II and uncertainty as the tensions heightened during the Cold War. A bishop saw the need to evangelize to a culture that so desperately needed a message of hope.
Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen took to the airwaves preaching a dynamic weekly television show, Life is Worth Living. His unpaid, unscripted show quickly grew in popularity attracting viewers with the Gospel message. In just two years he won an Emmy Award for the Most Outstanding Television Personality reaching 30 million weekly viewers.
Life is Worth Living, was Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s message of hope. That despite struggles and crosses, anxieties and fear, when our life is centered on Christ it transforms. He preached on many of the same societal and cultural struggles we face today giving hope as people looked for answers and meaning. His timeless lectures addressed topics such as morality, faith, philosophy and current events.
While he was a famous media evangelist known for his award winning television and radio broadcasts he credits his entire ministry to time spent with our Lord in prayer. Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois on September 20, 1919 and vowed from that day forward to pray for an hour every day in front of the Blessed Sacrament, this was the foundation of everything he did.
On September 24, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified becoming a Blessed. The miracle leading to his beatification was one of great hope. Baby James Fulton was born with a knot in his umbilical cord; he had no heartbeat and was not breathing. His family and friends prayed asking for the intercession of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, after 61 minutes his heart miraculously started beating. Today, James is a 15 year old boy who has suffered no complications or neurological damage from the lack of oxygen for over an hour.
Relevant Radio is continuing the mission of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, proclaiming the Gospel and evangelizing through modern media. Relevant Radio is giving hope to those who are suffering, those who have lost their faith, and those who are looking for meaning. For one dollar a day you can be a part of the mission of bringing hope. During this pledge drive for a gift of $365 you will receive the book, The Greatest Commandment, one of the 73 books written by Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
On Wednesday only, you will also receive a St. Joseph oil-filled medal, selected by Fr. Rocky during his pilgrimage to St. Joseph’s Oratory. The medal is filled with oil from the devotional lamp at St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal and associated with the tradition of St. Andre Bessette.
Whether it is a television broadcast from the 1950’s or Catholic radio heard worldwide, the message remains the same the good news of the Gospel and the Catholic Faith. So all people, no matter the cross or trial, the political turmoil or suffering, will discover Christ and know that life is truly worth living.
TODAY ONLY, Wednesday, August 19th, we have a special premium for anyone who makes a $365 gift to support the work of Relevant Radio. Our Wednesday-only premium is a St. Joseph Oil-Filled Medal – A meaningful sacramental honoring St. Joseph, inviting you to seek his powerful intercession, faithful protection, and steadfast guidance for your family. You will also receive a copy of The Greatest Commandment book by Fulton Sheen.
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