How the world has changed! When was the last time an American Catholic bishop commanded such respect in the media and entertainment world? But of course we are talking about pre-Vatican II days; before the flood of the 1960′s.

What a fun clip thank God we have them preserved!

That was fun. But yes, the world has changed. Our bishops would not be afforded such respect. But then again, we do not respect ourselves, either.
I mean, look at how they were dressed. Like ladies and gentlemen, like GROWN UPS.
We took everything much more seriously. We had not become masters of irony.
We are in a sewer, now.

Dear God, those were different times. It hurts the heart to be reminded of what we have become.

I was struck by the woman panelist at the end who kissed his ring.

I have a friend who was at a long ago reception for Archbishop Sheen. She was about 7 months pregnant, and so it was an obvious topic for small talk. The archbishop asked my friend if this was her first child, and she said, oh, no, it was her fifth. He took her hand, and looked very serious, and said, “This is a very special child, you know. Because every fifth child born is Chinese.” He was truly a delightful person!

This clip was mentioned in another part of St. Blog’s a couple of months ago.

Gerry…
I know. This isn’t the first time I’ve posted it on the Deacon’s Bench, either. I put it up many months ago.
But I thought it was appropriate to put up today, with a worldwide celebration of Sheen now underway. (Dolan just celebrated a big mass at St. Pat’s in his honor.)
And don’t you just love it?
Blessings,
G

Geez, Gerry, lighten up. Bloggers don’t always find everything at the same time.

I was both pleased and yet not surprised at the audience reaction as he entered and exited. Bishop Sheen was as loved as any known TV person in his hay day.

It was Bishop Sheen (via his recordings), from whom I finally learned my faith (in my 40′s)! And that was despite Catholic School and devout Catholic parents; go figure.
Ewtn now has it all FREE on MP3 files. If you can only listen to one, I strongly recommend #45, The Mass, as I’m convinced, like myself, most Catholics are clueless as what REALLY takes place during the Holy Mass. #42 on the is also a masterpiece. Anyone who listens to all of them with an open mind, I guarantee you an “ah ha Catholic moment.”
God Bless, and many thanks to EWTN. Here’s the link: (they were just recently made into MP3, much easier than cassette tapes!)
http://www.bishopsheen.excerptsofinri.com/

Sorry about my typos; was trying to say that #42 is on the Eucharist, #45 explains the mass in a way that will forever change you.