Bishop Sheen on the True Meaning of Christmas

 

First broadcast in 1956, Bishop Sheen puts his own unique spin on the eternal mystery of Christmas, God becoming Man, Creator becoming Created.  It is interesting how philosophical and complicated Sheen’s presentation is.  Recall that his show was broadcast on commercial tv and enjoyed very good ratings.  Ah for a time when mass entertainment sought to ennoble rather than to debase!   Life Is Worth Living was the name of his show, a name worth remembering.  Many Catholics today almost seem to enjoy wallowing in despair.  Bishop Sheen would never have been in their number.

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grace clark
grace clark
Sunday, December 12, AD 2021 11:01am

thank you………wonderful!!

Philip Nachazel
Philip Nachazel
Tuesday, December 3, AD 2024 9:21am

“..ya know..the way the condition of the world is in now, you’d wish that Noah had missed the boat.”

That was in 1956.

I love his wit and style, but but especially his wisdom. A great man, Blessed Sheen. 😊

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