The School of Sheen and the Holy Rosary Program hosted by Al Smith (The Pipe Padre)

The School of Sheen and the Holy Rosary Program hosted by Al Smith (The Pipe Padre)

This podcast features the works of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen who for over 50 years captivated audiences on both radio and television. ”The Holy Rosary Program” is an award winning podcast that Al Smith has hosted for over 15 years and is considered by many as a spiritual oasis for Catholics and Protestants alike.

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October 1, 2026 • 27 mins

Ken Huck from Radio Maria USA interviews Al Smith about the book "The Greatest Commandment".

This book is available for purchase through Sophia Institute Press at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-greatest-commandment

In today's culture, the word love is one of the most commonly misused and abused in our language. Devoid of order, misconceptions about love run rampant, steeped as we are in narcissism,...

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen was one of the greatest Catholic evangelists of our time. He reached millions of souls every week with the gospel of Christ. But it didn't just happen. Sheen had a secret weapon. It was a deep prayer life that took on a very specific form. Join Matthew Leonard and Allan Smith as they discuss the incredible spiritual life of this amazing man of God and how we can learn to pray like him.

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On this podcast Radio talk show host and writer, Al Smith shares a few insights from Fulton J. Sheen's classic book "Victory over Vice". (1939) Al explains how Fulton J. Sheen provides the remedy for overcoming the seven deadly sins by applying the remedy of Our Lord's seven last words that He spoke from the Cross on Calvary.
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Please enjoy this presentation given by Al Smith at the sold out Canadian Martyrs Men's Conference that was held in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on February 18, 2023

In his talk, he discuses four things that Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has taught him over the years. He shares a few insights into the wisdom found in the many books, radio addresses and television shows of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

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Al Smith practices the content for his talk on the seven deadly sins he will be giving on March 16, 2019 in Montreal Quebec. During this talk Al give some practical tips for men struggling with the Seven Deadly Sins. Enjoy. www.bishosheentoday.com
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Al Smith is interviewed by Sister Marie Pappas, CR on the Pathways of Learning Show heard on the Catholic Channel. Together they discuss the book The Cries of Jesus from the Cross published by Sophia Institute Press. They also touch on a few aspect of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's life and legacy. To purchase the book on line visit: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/cries-of-jesus-from-the-cross or wherever you ...
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During this reflection, Sheen Enthusiast (Al Smith) details ten good reasons for making a Holy Hour.

He shares some of the wisdom found in Archbishop Sheen's book "Lord Teach us to Pray - An Anthology" (Sophia Institute Press - 2020) 

But why spend an hour a day in meditation? Because we are living on the surface of our souls, knowing little either of God or our inner self. Our knowledge is mostly about things, not about desti...

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Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of...

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Al Smith is the editor of five best-selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. Al's work as the director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada and board member of the Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Illinois, which promotes the cause of...

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On Iowa Catholic Radio's morning show, host Jon Leonetti and his guest Al Smith talk about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's 1941 book titled 'A Declaration of Dependence' that has been republished by Sophia Institute Press and is available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/a-declaration-of-dependence

This book reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Re...

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Al Smith speaks with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ on EWTN Live about the life and legacy of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. They discuss Sheen's writing on the Pascal Mysteries. They also speak to the contents of the book of Archbishop Sheen's writings entitled: The Cries of Jesus from the Cross. It is available through the EWTN religious catalogue at: https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Jesus/THE+CRIES+OF...
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On this episode (April 21, 2020, we discuss the legacy and spiritual life of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen with Allan Smith, author of the new Sophia Institute Press book Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology. Allan Smith is a husband, father, grandfather, a man of trade, and a business owner. Al has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director...
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Al Smith spends time with Brenda from Mater Dei Radio talking about his latest Sheen anthology published by Sophia Institute Press called "Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments."

Al Smith is the editor of three best-selling books available from Sophia Institute Press: “The Cries of the Jesus from the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology” (2018)  “Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology...
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In this catechism lesson, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen speaks about the World, Soul and Things.

For more information about the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit   https://www.bishopsheentoday.com

There you will find a number of free videos, mp3 audio recordings and books featuring the wit and wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

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On the LA Catholic Morning Show (March 9,2020) co-hosts Michelle McAloon and Todd Sylvester interview Al Smith about his latest book - Lord Teach us to Pray - A Fulton Sheen Anthology. During the interview they talk about some of the highlights of the book and spend some time talking about praying the Our Father. To order the book, please visit Sophia Institute Press. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lord-teach-us...
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In this catechism lesson, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen speaks about Prayer.

For more information about the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit   https://www.bishopsheentoday.com

There you will find a number of free videos, mp3 audio recordings and books featuring the wit and wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

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On this broadcast Patricia Hedy-Murray interviews Al Smith about the book he compiled and edited called "The Cries of Jesus from the Cross - A Sheen Anthology". Together they spend an hour discussing the background information of what went into creating this book along with providing some insights into Archbishop Sheen's radio addresses. For the previous seven weeks Patricia went through all seven chapters of the book and unpac...
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In this catechism lesson, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen speaks about the Mother of Jesus.

For more information about the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit   https://www.bishopsheentoday.com

There you will find a number of free videos, mp3 audio recordings and books featuring the wit and wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

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Enjoy these two recordings from Archbishop Sheen. The first talk is entitled "The Christian Order and The Family from The Catholic Hour in 1943. The second talk is a retreat talk entitled "Praying the Our Father". Enjoy. Please support our sponsors who have made these quality recordings available for your listening pleasure. www.fultonsheen.com www.bishopsheen.com For more information about the life and legacy of The Venerable S...
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In this catechism lesson, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen speaks about Hell.

For more information about the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen please visit   https://www.bishopsheentoday.com

There you will find a number of free videos, mp3 audio recordings and books featuring the wit and wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

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