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“The Church knows too that to marry the present age and its spirit is to become a widow in the next.” quote by Fulton J. Sheen
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““The Church knows too that to marry the present age and its spirit is to become a widow in the next.””

Fulton J. Sheen

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 1950s, Catholic radio broadcast

Marrying modernity without spiritual depth leads to loss; true alignment requires spiritual grounding.

In simple terms: Modern life without spirit leads to loss.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate spiritual depth alongside progress.

Themes

faith modernity spirituality culture

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • education
  • family life
  • public policy

Key Concepts

Ecclesiology philosophy sociology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies stay modern yet spiritually grounded?
  • What risks arise from ignoring spiritual values?
A Different Perspective

Balancing progress and tradition is complex.

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