Baby went 61 minutes without a heartbeat and survived after prayer
Bonnie Engstrom witnessed her newborn son's miraculous healing attributed to the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, whose beatification takes place on September 24, 2026.
TL;DR
- The beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
- The miracle attributed to Sheen involves the survival of James Fulton Engstrom, who went 61 minutes without a heartbeat.
- Bonnie Engstrom, James's mother, prayed fervently to Sheen for her son's recovery.
- Sheen's message of faith, clarity, and charity is resonating with young people seeking purpose.
- The beatification Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and attended by numerous bishops and clergy.
- Two relics of Sheen, a solidéus and his pectoral cross, were displayed at a press conference.
- The Vatican is considering six potential miracles for Sheen's eventual canonization.
- The beatification occurs during the 250th anniversary of the United States, with a Pope from Illinois, highlighting timeliness.