Bl. Fulton J. Sheen Quote Bookmark | "Peace of Soul" Edition | 2 x 7-inch

Blessed Fulton J. Sheen

• Feast Day: December 9

• Born: May 8, 1895 in El Paso, Illinois

• Died: December 9, 1979 in New York City

• Patronage: Infant health, stillbirth revival, heart and cardiovascular ailments, oxygen deprivation, broadcasters, writers, converts, and Catholic media.

• Devotional History: Baptized Peter John Sheen, he adopted his mother's maiden name, Fulton. The name Fulton translates from ancient roots as "bird," while Sheen derives from the Gaelic Ó Síocháin, meaning "peaceful one." Symbolically rendered as the "Bird of Peace," his name served as a prophetic sign of his ministry. Like the dove bearing the olive branch of reconciliation or the Holy Ghost descending at Pentecost, Blessed Fulton Sheen sent his voice across the airwaves as a divine messenger. Through radio's The Catholic Hour and television's Life is Worth Living, he brought the peace of Christ to tens of millions. Afflicted with severe cardiovascular conditions in his later years, he remains a powerful intercessor for the healing of infants born without pulse or oxygen, heart health, and all seeking peace of soul.

The Peaceful Messenger of the Airwaves

Baptized Peter John Sheen, he adopted his mother's maiden name, Fulton. The name Fulton translates from ancient roots as "bird," while Sheen derives from the Gaelic Ó Síocháin, meaning "peaceful one." Symbolically rendered as the "Bird of Peace," his name served as a prophetic sign of his ministry. Like the dove returning to Noah’s Ark bearing the olive branch of reconciliation, or the Holy Ghost descending in the form of a dove, Blessed Fulton Sheen sent his voice across the airwaves as a divine messenger. Through radio's The Catholic Hour and television's Life is Worth Living, he brought the peace of Christ to tens of millions. Afflicted with heart conditions in his later years, he remains a powerful intercessor for the healing of infants born without pulse or oxygen, cardiovascular ailments, and all who seek peace of soul in a noisy world.

Artisan Statue Art Style

This bookmark is part of our Statue Art Collection, featuring a high-definition representation of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen based on classical sacred statuary. Through a meticulous digital redesign, we have transformed the traditional image into a life-like, vibrant pose that captures his joyful, apostolic spirit.

The back of the bookmark serves as a rich devotional resource, featuring a collection of his most famous spiritual quotes, including:

“Peace of soul comes only to those who have conquered self in order to serve God.”

Printed on high-quality double-sided matte paper and encased in a heavy 5-mil laminate, this bookmark is built for daily use in your prayer book, missal, or Bible. It features precision rounded corners and a looped suede leather string that complements the artwork.