The Cross and Beatitudes: Lessons on Love and Forgiveness

by Fulton Sheen

Overview

This classic work from the pen of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen brings together Christ's Sermon on the Mount with his Seven Last Words. From the Mount of the Beatitudes to the Hill of Calvary, Our Lord's public ministry and statements centered on the themes of love and forgiveness, which are explored here with Archbishop Sheen's characteristic insight and passion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764805929
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	02/14/2000
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	706,473
Product dimensions:	7.38(w) x 5.08(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979), one of the 20th century's best-known and loved Catholic prelates, was a lecturer, professor, philosopher, preacher, and writer. He is widely regarded as the first clerical radio and television personality, hosting the popular “Life is Worth Living” TV show. He served as director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. A prolific writer, Archbishop Sheen authored two weekly syndicated newspaper columns that ran for nearly two decades as well as books including, The Cross and the Beatitudes: Lessons on Love and Forgiveness, Peace of Soul, and From the Angel's Blackboard: The Best of Fulton J. Sheen.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	9
Chapter 1	The First Word: The Lesson of Meekness	11
Chapter 2	The Second Word: The Lesson of Mercy	25
Chapter 3	The Third Word: The Lesson of Purity	37
Chapter 4	The Fourth Word: The Lesson of Poverty	47
Chapter 5	The Fifth Word: The Lesson of Zeal	59
Chapter 6	The Sixth Word: The Lesson of Peace	71
Chapter 7	The Seventh Word: The Lesson of Mourning	81