Teen Healed in Miracle Attributed to Fulton Sheen Presents Relic
James Fulton Engstrom, whose healing was attributed to Fulton Sheen's intercession after being pronounced dead for 61 minutes, presented a first-class relic at the archbishop's beatification in St. Louis.
TL;DR
- James Fulton Engstrom, who experienced a miraculous recovery after being dead for 61 minutes, presented a first-class relic (Sheen's jawbone) at Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification.
- The jawbone relic symbolizes Sheen's powerful ability to communicate and proclaim the Catholic faith through his oratory.
- Other first-class relics, specifically bones from Sheen's right hand, were prepared for the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rochester, recognizing Sheen's service in these areas.
- Relics are obtained through a respectful canonical recognition of the deceased's remains; Sheen's body had decomposed significantly after 47 years.
- Second-class relics (items owned or used by Sheen) and third-class relics (items touched to a first-class relic) are also available, with different distribution protocols.
- A relic is planned to be presented to Pope Francis on October 5th.
- The article details the process and significance of distributing relics according to Church norms for beatification and canonization.