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

The Seven Last Words, Calvary and Me - Parish Mission Talk from St. Ann's Parish by Allan Smith

This is the second of two talks given by Al Smith at the parish mission held on March 22, 2025 at St. Ann's Parish in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Allan Smith is the founder and director of www.bishopsheentoday.com and www.holyfacemiracle.com

On this episode of the Catholic Tool Box, George Manessa discusses with Al Smith about his new book titled "The Greatest Commandment" and 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, secular humanism, relativism, and hedonism. Separated from God, society tragically propagates a notion of love that is, in truth, the antithesis of authentic love. 

Now more than ever we need Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s wisdom, wit, and logic to refute these errors. In our sightless, irrational, and deeply polarized world, his prescient words elucidate the most divisive issues of our time. Mindful that we are all children of God, Archbishop Sheen decries anti-Semitism, racism, and sexism. He also explains what real tolerance means and why anti-hate campaigns don’t work.

The Greatest Commandment is a timely reprint of Archbishop Sheen’s two seminal books Love One Another and God Love You. This anthology of his bestselling reflections also contains quotes and prayers that he compiled to foster ecumenism and societal unity. Drawing on Sacred Scripture, the writings of the saints, and philosophy, Archbishop Sheen explains:

• The meaning of love in light of the Holy Trinity

A treasure to contemplate, The Greatest Commandmentexpounds upon our deep-seated need to love God and implore His mercy by developing a personal relationship with Him through Sacred Scripture and the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist and Confession. God’s loving quest for our souls in turn impels us to love our neighbor. Love is a decision and requires sacrifice; it is the total gift of self for another. Our witness aids the disillusioned in finding their way to God. By cooperating with God’s Love, we will bring about the restoration of the world. 

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, secular humanism, relativism, and hedonism. Separated from God, society tragically propagates a notion of love that is, in truth, the antithesis of authentic love. 

Now more than ever we need Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s wisdom, wit, and logic to refute these errors. In our sightless, irrational, and deeply polarized world, his prescient words elucidate the most divisive issues of our time. Mindful that we are all children of God, Archbishop Sheen decries anti-Semitism, racism, and sexism. He also explains what real tolerance means and why anti-hate campaigns don’t work.

The Greatest Commandment is a timely reprint of Archbishop Sheen’s two seminal books Love One Another and God Love You. This anthology of his bestselling reflections also contains quotes and prayers that he compiled to foster ecumenism and societal unity. Drawing on Sacred Scripture, the writings of the saints, and philosophy, Archbishop Sheen explains:

• The meaning of love in light of the Holy Trinity

A treasure to contemplate, The Greatest Commandmentexpounds upon our deep-seated need to love God and implore His mercy by developing a personal relationship with Him through Sacred Scripture and the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist and Confession. God’s loving quest for our souls in turn impels us to love our neighbor. Love is a decision and requires sacrifice; it is the total gift of self for another. Our witness aids the disillusioned in finding their way to God. By cooperating with God’s Love, we will bring about the restoration of the world. 

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.

For More information regarding Bishop Sheen visit www.bishopsheentoday.com

For More Information regarding Matthew Leonard and the Art of Catholic and Next Level Catholic - visit www.nextlevelcatholicacademy.com 

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.

Al Smith is a world renowned speaker and lecturer. His weekly radio broadcast titled "Bishop Sheen Presents" is heard in Australia, the Philippines, England, Ireland the United States and Canada each week on the World Family of Radio Maria.

https://eng.radiomaria.ca/podcasts/bsp/?p=archive https://schoolofsheen.podbean.com/

He has edited many best selling books featuring the writings of Archbishop Sheen. https://www.bishopsheentoday.com/bishop-sheen-today-publishing-store/

Al is a writer at Catholic Exchange Magazine -https://catholicexchange.com/author/al-smith. and is the creator of the website https://www.bishopsheentoday.com/  that promotes the works of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

He is the owner of Al Smith the Gasman Ltd. - http://alsmiththegasman.com/photos-videos/  but is better known these days as "The Pipe Padre".

Twitter: @althegasman      

Instagram: theofficialsheenmachine  

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-smith-392a053b/

Four Points

1) Your were made for Eternity.  Get use to it.

2) Put a crucifix in your life.

3) Apologize to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

4) Pray the Holy Hour and develop good spiritual practices.

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