A special presentation at Benet House Retreat Center, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6-8:00PM.
We invite you to join us as we explore what it means to serve God in the footsteps of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
In this special program, reflecting on the life, works and thought of Archbishop Sheen, we have the opportunity to be led to a deeper relationship with God. Renewing and strengthening our relationship with God provides us with inspiration and wisdom to serve all within our daily life.
The Program will explore video content and excerpts from Venerable Sheen's book "Life is Worth Living" as a means to inspire us in a life of love and service. On this subject Archbishop Sheen offers, "You may not like somebody, but you can still love them, because God commands it… and because loving is good for the soul."
During the program there will be time for group discussion.
Tea and conversation will follow the event.
Program date and time: Wednesday November 4, 2026, 6-8:00 pm
Location: Benet House Retreat Center, 2200 88th Ave W., Rock Island, IL 61201
Cost: Free will offering
Following this initial event, in March 2027 Benet House Retreat Center will offer a 5-Week Series, The Joy of Service: Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Each week will delve into an area of service in the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Learning, Praying, Teaching, Suffering & Giving. Through exploring the life, virtues, and apostolic works of Archbishop Sheen we rouse our good heart and desire to serve. We will find his messages continue to have great relevance today. Reflecting and discussing together we energize our spiritual work. Take home a reinvigorated heart of service infusing each moment of your normal schedule with deep purpose and meaning resulting in a life filled with joy and love.
We will use 2 books for the March 2027 series, Life is Worth Living, and Treasure in Clay. The series will be in-person only. Registration for the 5-week series is limited to 25 people and is now open.
ABOUT Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen's beatification was celebrated September 15-26, 2026, in Peoria IL and St. Louis MO.
Fulton John Sheen was born May 8, 1895, in El Paso, Illinois.
Archbishop Sheen, best known for his popular syndicated television program, Life is Worth Living, is held today as one of Catholicism’s most widely recognized figures of the twentieth century. His life of service is an inspiring example to all.
In 1979 Fulton John Sheen received his greatest accolade when Pope John Paul II embraced him at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. The Holy Father said to him, "You have written and spoken well of the Lord Jesus. You are a loyal son of the Church." With that last acknowledgment, Fulton Sheen passed into eternal life just two months later on December 9, 1979. Read more..