There is an apparent contradiction, at first glance, between the fact that St. Thérèse of Lisieux never left her Carmelite monastery and yet is patroness of missionary activity.
The Pontifical Mission Societies USA
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Catholics around the world will mark World Mission Sunday on Oct. 18, and a “renewed energy” infuses the annual celebration of the Church’s missionary activity this milestone year, one expert …
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“When you pray for the intercession of Fulton Sheen,” Bishop Tylka said, “I would hope that you pray that you are inspired by his witness first and foremost.”
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Msgr. Roger J. Landry has taken a temporary leave from his position as director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, following allegations he violated priestly conduct codes for two dioceses …
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Each rosary will be blessed before the beatification of Archbishop Sheen, and “each one will continue to be prayed long after that day is over.”
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Catholics in the U.S. share their gratitude for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen following news the Vatican has permitted his cause to proceed to beatification.
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To understand Sheen, and why the Church is beatifying him, we need to get beneath his fame to his motivations.
