Fulton Sheen’s Miracle: 61 Minutes Without a Heartbeat | The Road to Beatification

A baby was born without a heartbeat. For 61 minutes, doctors fought to save his life while his parents prayed for the intercession of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. What happened next would become the miracle that advanced Fulton Sheen’s cause for beatification.

In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby Fredericksen shares the extraordinary story of James Fulton Engstrom, whose remarkable recovery was officially recognized by the Catholic Church as a miracle attributed to Fulton Sheen’s intercession.

As the Catholic Church prepares for Fulton Sheen’s beatification on September 24, 2026, we explore the miracle, the unexpected postponement of his 2019 beatification, and the extraordinary life of one of the most influential Catholic evangelists in American history.

In this episode, we explore:

The incredible story of James Fulton Engstrom and the 61 minutes without a heartbeat.
How the Catholic Church investigates and recognizes miracles.
The difference between Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed, and Saint.
Why Fulton Sheen’s beatification was postponed in 2019.
Fulton Sheen’s influence on Catholic evangelization through television and media.
His lifelong commitment to a daily Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament.
What Fulton Sheen’s life teaches us about prayer, suffering, holiness, and bringing others to Jesus Christ.

Fulton Sheen reached millions through television, but his public ministry was rooted in his private prayer life. His example reminds us that evangelization begins with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Whether you're discovering Fulton Sheen for the first time or have followed his teachings for years, this episode is an invitation to rediscover the power of Eucharistic adoration, the communion of saints, and the universal call to holiness.

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We will be there on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, celebrating the life, legacy, and upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen!

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LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION!

What has Fulton Sheen taught you about the Catholic faith? Have his books, television programs, or devotion to the Blessed Sacrament influenced your spiritual life?

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