The School of Sheen and the Holy Rosary Program hosted by Al Smith (The Pipe Padre)

The School of Sheen and the Holy Rosary Program hosted by Al Smith (The Pipe Padre)

This podcast features the works of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen who for over 50 years captivated audiences on both radio and television. ”The Holy Rosary Program” is an award winning podcast that Al Smith has hosted for over 15 years and is considered by many as a spiritual oasis for Catholics and Protestants alike.

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July 9, 2025 59 mins

Please enjoy these reflection given by Bishop Sheen.

“HOW MOTHERS ARE MADE AND MARY, MOTHER & SPOUSE"

May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure.

www.fultonsheen.com  www.bishopsheen.com

For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit:

www.bishopsheentoday.com  www.archbishopsheen...

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Please enjoy these two reflections given by Bishop Sheen.

1) “Wasting Your Life” 2) “The Women He Loves”

May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure.

www.fultonsheen.com www.bishopsheen.com

For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit:

www.bishopsheentoday.com www.archbishops...

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Please enjoy these two reflections given by Bishop Sheen.   1)  “Happiness is a Rainbow.”  2)  “Christian Humour.”

May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure.

www.fultonsheen.com  www.bishopsheen.com

For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit:

www.bishopsheentoday.com  www.archbi...

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Please enjoy these reflection given by Bishop Sheen.

“What Holds us Together” and

“The Holy Spirit”.

May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure.

www.fultonsheen.com  www.bishopsheen.com

For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit:

www.bishopsheentoday.com  www.archbishopsheencause...

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On this broadcast Patricia Hedy-Murray interviews Al Smith about the book he compiled and edited called "The Cries of Jesus from the Cross - A Sheen Anthology". Together they spend an hour discussing the background information of what went into creating this book along with providing some insights into Archbishop Sheen's radio addresses. For the previous seven weeks Patricia went through all seven chapters of the book and unpac...
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Al Smith spends time with Brenda from Mater Dei Radio talking about his latest Sheen anthology published by Sophia Institute Press called "Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments."

Al Smith is the editor of three best-selling books available from Sophia Institute Press: “The Cries of the Jesus from the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology” (2018)  “Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology” (2020) and “Archbishop Sheen’s Book of Sa...
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Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of...

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Fr. Ron Lengwin and his guest Al Smith talk about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's 1941 book titled 'A Declaration of Dependence' that has been republished by Sophia Institute Press and is available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/a-declaration-of-dependence

 

This book reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from tot...

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Al Smith speaks with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ on EWTN Live about the life and legacy of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. They discuss Sheen's writing on the Pascal Mysteries. They also speak to the contents of the book of Archbishop Sheen's writings entitled: The Cries of Jesus from the Cross. It is available through the EWTN religious catalogue at: https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Jesus/THE+CRIES+OF...
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Fr. Ron Lengwin interviews Al Smith about the book he edited "Lord Teach us to Pray -  A Fulton Sheen Anthology.Al Smith who is the Compiler and Editor of the book - "Lord Teach us to Pray - An Anthology" published by Sophia Institute Press takes time to share some of the insights Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen wrote on the topic of prayer.

 

Fr. Ron discusses with Al the contents of the book and a little bit of background information...

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On this episode (April 21, 2020, we discuss the legacy and spiritual life of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen with Allan Smith, author of the new Sophia Institute Press book Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology. Allan Smith is a husband, father, grandfather, a man of trade, and a business owner. Al has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director...
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Please enjoy these reflection given by Bishop Sheen.

“Kenosis” and

“Confession”.

May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure.

www.fultonsheen.com  www.bishopsheen.com

For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit:

www.bishopsheentoday.com  www.archbishopsheencause.org

God Love You.

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Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of...

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Fulton J. Sheen will give two reflections on todays' show.  

A show entitled “Nice People, Awful People” from Sheen’s Television Series – Life is Worth Living in the 1950's.

There will also be a lesson from Sheen’s Catholic catechism on the topic of “Hell”.

I wish to thank our good friends at www.fultonsheen.com

 

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Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of...

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On Iowa Catholic Radio's morning show, host Jon Leonetti and his guest Al Smith talk about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's 1941 book titled 'A Declaration of Dependence' that has been republished by Sophia Institute Press and is available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/a-declaration-of-dependence

 

This book reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. R...

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Fulton J. Sheen gives two reflections.  “The Yearnings of a Pre-Christian World” and “Treasures and Pots”.

May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure.

www.fultonsheen.com  www.bishopsheen.com

For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit:

www.bishopsheentoday.com  www.archbishopshee...

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Please enjoy these reflection given by Bishop Sheen.

“The 30th Parallel” and “Restoring the Vineyard”

May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure.

www.fultonsheen.com  www.bishopsheen.com

For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit:

www.bishopsheentoday.com  www.archbishopsheencaus...

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Please enjoy these two reflections from Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. The first is entitled "The Morbidity and the Denial of Guilt". This is a radio address from the Catholic Hour program from 1948. The second reflection is on “Conscience”. This recording comes from Arcbhishop Sheen's famous catachism series. May I encourage you to support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure. ...
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On the LA Catholic Morning Show (March 9,2020) co-hosts Michelle McAloon and Todd Sylvester interview Al Smith about his latest book - Lord Teach us to Pray - A Fulton Sheen Anthology. During the interview they talk about some of the highlights of the book and spend some time talking about praying the Our Father. To order the book, please visit Sophia Institute Press. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lord-teach-us...
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