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TV Priest's Miracle Saves Baby's Life
2 Sep
Summary
- A baby boy was born without a pulse but revived after prayers to Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
- Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a pioneering TV broadcaster, will be beatified on September 24.
- The Catholic Church recognized the boy's survival as a miracle, one step from sainthood.
A miracle attributed to the intercession of the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen has led to his upcoming beatification on September 24. The Catholic Church recognized the survival of a baby boy, born in 2010 without a pulse, as miraculous after prayers were offered to Sheen. This event, occurring near Sheen's hometown of Peoria, Illinois, makes him eligible for beatification.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a pioneer in religious broadcasting in the 1950s with his show "Life is Worth Living," is now one step away from sainthood. The formal beatification ceremony will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, with smaller events planned for Peoria. Pope Leo XIV approved the beatification in February after previous delays.
Sheen, born in Illinois in 1895, gained prominence through his television and radio broadcasts, reaching millions with religious and moral teachings. His intercession is credited with saving James Fulton Engstrom, born in 2010 without a pulse, who is now a healthy teenager. This event is considered a miracle by the Church, a crucial step towards sainthood, and is being celebrated by many.
While this miracle has been confirmed, the Church is investigating other potential miracles attributed to Sheen for his eventual sainthood. Sheen's legacy continues to inspire devotees worldwide, with his tomb in Peoria attracting pilgrims. His beatification acknowledges his life as a "heroic witness of faith."
