A long-lost project envisioned by Blessed Fulton Sheen has finally been brought to light, offering dramatic insights into how the famed broadcaster viewed the diabolical in the modern era.
The compilation, titled On the Demonic: Spiritual Warfare in the Modern World, was compiled by Father Dave Tomaszycki, who uncovered Sheen’s archival notes and recorded retreat talks while completing doctoral research. Sheen originally announced his intention to write a dedicated book on the devil in 1974, but the work went uncompleted before his death in 1979.
In a recent appearance on EWTN Radio’s Conversations with Consequences, Father Tomaszycki shared details on the archival process, Sheen’s core theology on evil, and why these writings are more urgent today than when Sheen first spoke them.
Here are 12 key takeaways from the new Blessed’s writings on the demonic:
1. The Strategy of Invisibility
Sheen argued that the devil’s primary tactic in modern times is remaining unrecognized so he can operate without pushback. Drawing a sharp theological contrast, Sheen noted that while God’s definition of Himself is “I am Who am,” the devil’s definition of himself in secularized culture is “I am who am not.”
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