{"product_id":"the-seven-virtues-by-fulton-j-sheen","title":"The Seven Virtues by Fulton J. Sheen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Fulton J. Sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cross of Christ\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003esets the pattern for virtuous living. In the words of Pope Pius XI, the Cross “is the holy sign of redemption and the emblem of moral strength and greatness.” In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Seven Virtues\u003c\/i\u003e, Fulton J. Sheen carefully illustrates this pattern with a set of meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ, connecting each to one of the seven cardinal and theological virtues. Readily recognizing that modern man suffers from a condition of spiritual fragmentation, Sheen prescribes peace as the remedy for that condition. And the path to peace is paved by the virtues of fortitude, prudence, justice, temperance, faith, hope, and charity—each exemplified by Jesus Christ in his life on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginally published in 1940, amidst the early tumult and turmoil of World War II, Fulton J. Sheen’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Seven Virtues\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eshines a small yet steady light on the only sure sign of peace: the Cross of Christ. Embracing that sign, enduring its shadow, the weakness of fallen man is made perfect by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003evirtus\u003c\/i\u003e—the power—of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTake my yoke upon yourselves, and learn from me; I am gentle and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Matthew 11:29)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFulton J. Sheen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1895–1979), one of the most renowned Catholic priests of the twentieth century, was an eminent scholar, prolific author, and natural entertainer. His cause for canonization was opened in 2002, and in 2012 Pope Benedict XVI declared him “Venerable.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* * *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e120pp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cluny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024769401010,"sku":"978-1685953997","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/6503\/1212\/files\/ShopifyProductImage-AmazingGrace_56.jpg?v=1770211715","url":"https:\/\/amazinggracestore.org\/products\/the-seven-virtues-by-fulton-j-sheen","provider":"Gospa Missions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}