Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen

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A lifetime’s worth of wisdom and heartfelt recollections from one of the most beloved and influential leaders in American Catholicism

Completed shortly before his death in 1979, Treasure in Clay is the autobiography of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen, the preeminent teacher, preacher, and pastor whose uplifting message of faith, hope, and love shaped generations of Catholics.

Called “the Great Communicator” by Billy Graham and “a prophet of the times” by Pope Pius XII, Sheen was the voice of American Catholicism for nearly fifty years. In addition to his prolific writings, Sheen dominated the airwaves, first in radio, and later television, with his signature program Life Is Worth Living, drawing an average of thirty million viewers a week in the 1950s. Sheen had the ears of everyone from presidents to the common men, women, and children in the pews.

Here in Sheen’s own words are reflections from his childhood, his years in seminary, his academic career, his media stardom, his pastoral work, his extensive travels, and much more. Readers already familiar with Sheen as well as those coming to him for the first time will find inspiration throughout this fascinating glimpse into the Catholic world Sheen inhabited. Treasure in Clay is a classic book and a lasting testament to a life that is worth living.
A lifetime’s worth of wisdom and heartfelt recollections from one of the most beloved and influential leaders in American Catholicism Completed shortly before his death in 1979, Treasure in Clay is the autobiography of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen, the preeminent teacher, preacher, and pastor whose u...

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Minnie Santos
September 30, 2026
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Sabin Jose
March 11, 2015
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Blessed Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) was one of the most prominent Catholic leaders in American history. He was bishop of Rochester, national director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and television’s first religious broadcaster, hosting Life Is Worth Living on the ABC network. Sheen’s cause for canonization is currently under consideration. He was beatified by Pope Leo XIV in 2026.
Blessed Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) was one of the most prominent Catholic leaders in American history. He was bishop of Rochester, national director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and television’s first religious broadcaster, hosting Life Is Worth Living on the ABC network. She...

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