{"product_id":"treasure-in-clay-the-autobiography-of-fulton-j-sheen-paperback","title":"Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFulton J. Sheen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTreasure in Clay \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a lifetime's worth of wisdom from one of the most beloved and influential figures in twentieth-century Catholicism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCompleted shortly before his death in 1979, \u003ci\u003eTreasure in Clay \u003c\/i\u003eis the autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen, the preeminent teacher, preacher, and pastor of American Catholicism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCalled \"the Great Communicator\" by Billy Graham and \"a prophet of the times\" by Pope Pius XII, Sheen was the voice of American Catholicism for nearly fifty years. In addition to his prolific writings, Sheen dominated the airwaves, first in radio, and later television, with his signature program \"Life is Worth Living,\" drawing an average of 30 million viewers a week in the 1950s. Sheen had the ears of everyone from presidents to the common men, women, and children in the pews, and his uplifting message of faith, hope, and love shaped generations of Catholics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere in Sheen's own words are reflections from his childhood, his years in seminary, his academic career, his media stardom, his pastoral work, his extensive travels, and much more. Readers already familiar with Sheen and as well as those coming to him for the first time will find a fascinating glimpse into the Catholic world Sheen inhabited, and will find inspiration in Sheen's heartfelt recollections. \u003ci\u003eTreasure in Clay\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic book and a lasting testament to a life that was worth living.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulton Sheen (1895 - 1979) was one of the most prominent Catholic leaders in American history. He was bishop of Rochester, national director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, a participant in the Second Vatican council, and television's first religious broadcaster. He is author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eLife of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, and his cause for canonization is currently under consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 8.01 x 5.23 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43104437043409,"sku":"9780385177092","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0901\/1153\/files\/20c52ab4169a0e966b97cb7bb30e4c1e.webp?v=1779587110","url":"https:\/\/catholicconvert.store\/products\/treasure-in-clay-the-autobiography-of-fulton-j-sheen-paperback","provider":"Catholic Convert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}