When Fulton Sheen went Viral
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · Marcus B. Peter, Th.D., Jack Figge, and The Pillar
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Show Notes
Like his hero St. Paul, the Venerable Fulton Sheen never shied away form using the technology of the day to spread the Gospel. And if he were still preaching today, he’d surely use social media to “go viral.” We look back at some of his most “meme-worthy” moments with Jack Figge.
Further Reading
The would-be viral moments of (soon-to-be-Blessed) Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Guest Info
Jack Figge is a young Catholic journalist pursuing an MBA at Benedictine College, with a BA in political science and theology. He is also a writer for the Pillar.
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