A Summary of Life is Worth Living by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
A Summary of Life is Worth Living by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
A Summary of Life is Worth Living by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
- Summary by Rosie Prever, written exclusively for the Goldhead Group.
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General Overview
Life is Worth Livingis a collection of transcribed telecasts, originally given by Bishop Fulton Sheen in the 1950’s. Sheen saw in television a great opportunity to provide the American public with something lacking in current programming: “a reasoned presentation of a serious idea, to fill up the void of hearts and the yearning of minds for a pattern and a way of life.” The resulting lectures addressed issues raised by recent scientific, psychological, and political developments, as well as problems common to men of every generation.
<> Sheen begins by trying to give his listeners a better understanding of their souls. By discussing the distinction between nature and person, the central faculties of intellect, will, and conscience, and the cause and cure of suffering, he creates a picture of the whole human person in all its strengths and weaknesses. He then discusses the need for an overall goal in life, and the way to find one and achieve it. With the resulti...