Postmortem Evangelization: How Blessed Fulton Sheen, Father Mark Beard, and Mother Angelica are Still Spreading the Gospel and Converting People

Those who are Catholic, or who are at least interested in the Catholic Church, know that people who have passed away can actually still do quite a lot if God allows it to happen. In fact, there have been many documented miracles connected to individuals who were deceased during the time in which they happened. 

But something that is just as great, even though it’s a little less supernatural, is the fact that some well-known Catholics who have died used their lives to accomplish groundbreaking things that are still bringing people to the Church to this day. This just goes to show that our words and actions are very powerful, and that they should be used to glorify the Lord and to show others love and compassion. Lastly, a fascinating thing to consider is that the popular Catholics whose work still seems to be reaching others even after they themselves have died is that each of their stories about how their work is still so effective is very unique. 

Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Groundbreaking Work In Television And Radio Is Still Touching The Hearts Of Many

The newly Blessed Fulton Sheen has done a lot of evangelizing after his death, and that is because of the fact that he was such a pioneer in the radio and television world when he was alive. He did a lot with that, but these days he is mostly known by many for having hosted the tv shows Life is Worth Living and The Fulton Sheen Program. 

Something that is shocking is that the first series was so popular that he beat out Lucille Ball for the “Most Outstanding Television Personality” award at the Emmys in 1953. While other shows had costumes, skits, and many cast members, his show only featured him and his words of wisdom and occasional humor, and yet he pulled in millions of viewers from all around the world. Also, a lot of them weren’t even Catholic, which is really saying something. 

But the interesting thing is that he died, but the recordings of those shows did exactly the opposite. They can be found in various places online, and clips from some of them have been making the rounds on social media, which shows that the work he did during his life is still reaching millions and bringing them closer to God. 

Mother Angelica Pushed Past Something That Might Have Made Others Give Up On Their Goals, And It’s Still Paying Off

Much like Blessed Fulton Sheen, Mother Angelica contributed greatly to television. At the beginning of her television journey, she recorded shows that were about Catholic teaching in the 1970’s for a channel that was connected to CBS. However, that channel later aired what she considered to be an inappropriate movie, which made her put a stop to the production of her show. 

This might have made many others give up on trying to make a show, but she did not view the situation that way. Instead, she created the EWTN Network, and she moved forward with her goal of having a television show where she discussed God, the Bible, the Catholic Church, and tips on being the best Catholic one can be. 

Her show became quite popular, and it is still being seen by lots of people these days, especially on Facebook and TikTok. Even after her death, Mother Angelica’s wit, humor, knowledge, and comforting personality are still helping people everywhere learn about the Lord. Also, the EWTN Network now airs lots of other great Christian shows, too. 

One Woman Cried Out For God To Use Her, And It Appears That Father Mark Beard Was Part Of The Answer To That Prayer

Sometimes our prayers are answered in very profound ways. Such was the case for a woman named Rose, who has been sharing videos of Father Mark Beard’s homilies for quite a while now. In a video that she posted online, Rose told the story of how she cried out to God and asked Him to use her after receiving some negative news about her health. When she was healed, she continued her faith journey and went through RCIA to get confirmed. 

Shortly after that, she started seeing videos of homilies that Father Mark Beard had delivered in Mass. She learned a lot from them and was saddened to learn that he had just passed away before she discovered him. 

Then, a dream that she had led to her deciding to share videos of his homilies on social media, and that account became very popular quickly after that. Her doing that helped ensure that thousands more people would get to enjoy his homilies, and learn about God, scripture, and the history of the Church. Also, there are lots of other accounts on social media that share his homilies and quotes. Just like Blessed Fulton Sheen and Mother Angelica, Father Mark Beard’s words and inspiring, motivating homilies are continuing to reach new ears and to spread the Gospel even after his passing. 

Something else to think about when we are thinking about these people is that they all had struggles just like the ones we face every day. They sinned, and they were not perfect. And yet the fruits of their words and the things they did while they were alive are doing the most amazing thing any of us can do: help others get to Heaven. So maybe the next time you think you’re not equipped to do something you feel God wants you to do, remember that Blessed Fulton Sheen, Mother Angelica, and Father Mark Beard were ordinary people who still have an extraordinary impact on the world.