Sheen Beatification Calls Catholics Back to the Eucharist
From The Catholic Thing by The Catholic Thing
June 7, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 54
About this episode
The episode discusses the significance of Corpus Christi and Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's beatification in relation to the Eucharist and Catholic faith.
By Msgr. Jason Gray Catholics around the world are commemorating Corpus Christi today, a feast day celebrating the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. But Corpus Christi is especially significant for American Catholics this year. The Catholic Church has seen "historic" rates of converts at parishes nationwide, while Americans' belief in the Real Presence and reverence for the Eucharist is steadily climbing. This year, the Catholic Church will also formally declare that Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is "Blessed," i.e., one step away from being the first native born American bishop to become a saint. Sheen's love for the Eucharist and promotion of the Real Presence should compel all Catholics to similarly prioritize God in our daily lives. Before his death at the age of 84, Archbishop Fulton Sheen made history as a famous evangelist, an Emmy-winning television personality, a best-selling author, and a promoter of the Church in the poorest missionary territories around the world. Yet Sheen recognized that the true source of his strength was not his intellect, charisma, or fame. It was his daily holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Catholics believe that the Eucharist is truly…
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Host: Msgr. Jason Gray
Topics covered
- Eucharist
- Catholicism
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
- Corpus Christi
- Real Presence
- faith
- evangelism
Keywords
- Eucharist
- Corpus Christi
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
- Real Presence
- Catholic Church
- faith
- evangelism
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Organizations: Catholic Church, Catholic Thing
Books & works: Bread of Life Discourse
Places: America
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