welcome to the beatification of archbishop fulton J. Sheen

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Today is the culmination of many years of prayer, perseverance, and hope. Archbishop Sheen used the most powerful means of communication available in his day to proclaim a timeless message: that Jesus Christ gives meaning, purpose, and hope to our lives.

Thank you for making the pilgrimage to St. Louis. Thank you for your prayers for Archbishop Sheen’s cause over these many years. And thank you for being part of this extraordinary moment in the life of the Church.

Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, pray for us!

Food and Beverages

Food and beverages are available for purchase inside The Dome. Please remember that all purchases are cashless.

MERCHANDISE

Merchandise and more is available to purchase from more than 150 vendors in the Expo Hall!

RE-ENTRY

Re-entry into The Dome is permitted from 8 AM until 1 PM

If you leave The Dome during this period, you must exit from Dome entrances A, B, C, or D to receive a stamp. You will need the stamp to re-enter and will need to go through security again when you return. 

After 1 PM, there will be no re-entry. Please make certain you have everything you need before the re-entry period closes.

Shroud of Turin Experience

Discover Who Is the Man of the Shroud?, an interactive exhibit from Othonia and the Shroud Exhibitors of Central Missouri (SECMO), featured at the Expo during the Beatification celebration of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. 

Featuring a life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin, informative displays, and replicas of the weapons of the Passion, the exhibit explores the Shroud’s history, science, forensic evidence, and powerful connections to Scripture. The Shroud offers a striking encounter with the heart of the Gospel: Jesus Christ suffered, died, was buried, and rose again. As Sheen wrote, “unless there is a Cross there will never be an empty tomb ... unless there is a scourged body there will never be a glorified body.”

Come explore this fascinating exhibit and encounter the Gospel through the Shroud of Turin. A free audio guide, available in several languages, can be accessed on your smartphone.

SCHEDULE

8:00 am
Doors Open for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen!

9:00 am
Confession and Adoration Open HALL 3

9:45 am
Music of Dave and Lauren Moore THE DOME

10:00 am
Celebrate Sheen Pre-Show for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Welcome and Introduction with Katie McGrady THE DOME

10:15 am
The World Mission Rosary with The Pontifical Missions Societies THE DOME

11:00 am
Sr. Josephine Garrett, Message on Prayer THE DOME

11:45 am
Fireside Chat with Bishop Lou Tylka, Diocese of Peoria and Monsignor Jason Gray, Executive Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation THE DOME

12:00 am
Matt Maher in Concert with Sarah Kroger and Simon Dumas THE DOME

12:30 pm
Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York THE DOME

1:00 pm
Message from Bishop Jenky, Bishop Emeritus of Peoria THE DOME

Temporarily Closing: Expo, Adoration, Confession

Sheen Experience Booth and Shroud Experience all reopen at 4:30 pm CONVENTION HALLS

1:15 pm
World Premiere of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Documentary 

1:30 pm
Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Program and Mass THE DOME

4:30 pm
Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Veneration of Relics HALL 3 & LEVEL 2 BALLROOM) Note: this will take place after the Recessional.

Confession Halls and Expo Reopens

6:30 pm
Confession Halls and Expo Closes

7:00 pm
Veneration of Relics Halls Close

beatification mass

Mass begins at 2 PM

Beatification Mass Program

Adoration & Confession

Adoration and Confession are available in Hall 3 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. We will re-open from 4:30 – 6:30 PM following the Beatification Mass.

  • O Salutaris Hostia
    O saving Victim, open wide the gate of heav'n to us below, our foes press on from ev'ry side; your aid supply, your strength bestow. To your great name be endless praise, immortal Godhead, One in Three; O grant us endless length of days in our true native land with thee. Amen.

    Tantum Ergo
    Down in adoration falling, this great Sacrament we hail; over ancient forms of worship newer rites of grace prevail; faith will tell us Christ is present, when our human senses fail. To the everlasting Father, and the Son who made us free, and the Spirit, God proceeding from them each eternally, be salvation, honor, blessing, might and endless majesty. Amen.

    Benediction Prayer
    Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the Eucharist as a memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this Sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
    Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; all on earth thy scepter claim, all in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain, everlasting is thy reign. Hark, the loud celestial hymn; angel choirs above are raising; cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy, Lord!

  • Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

    God our Father in heaven, have mercy on us.
    God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
    God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
    Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

    Jesus, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, splendor of the Father, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, brightness of everlasting light, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, king of glory, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, dawn of justice, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, worthy of our love, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, worthy of our wonder, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, mighty God, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, father of the world to come, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, prince of peace, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, all powerful, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, pattern of patience, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, model of obedience, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, lover of chastity, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, lover of us all, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, God of peace, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, author of life, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, model of goodness, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, seeker of souls, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our God, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our refuge, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, father of the poor, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, treasure of the faithful, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Good Shepherd, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, true light, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, eternal wisdom, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, infinite goodness, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our way and our life, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, joy of angels, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, king of patriarchs, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, teacher of apostles, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, master of evangelists, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, courage of martyrs, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, light of confessors, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, purity of virgins, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, crown of all saints, have mercy on us.

    Lord, be merciful, Jesus, save your people.
    From all evil, Jesus, save your people.
    From every sin, Jesus, save your people.
    From the snares of the devil, Jesus, save your people.
    From your anger, Jesus, save your people.
    From the spirit of infidelity, Jesus, save your people.
    From everlasting death, Jesus, save your people.
    From neglect of your Holy Spirit, Jesus, save your people.
    By the mystery of your incarnation, Jesus, save your people.
    By your birth, Jesus, save your people.
    By your childhood, Jesus, save your people.
    By your hidden life, Jesus, save your people.
    By your public ministry, Jesus, save your people.
    By your agony and crucifixion, Jesus, save your people.
    By your abandonment, Jesus, save your people.
    By your grief and sorrow, Jesus, save your people.
    By your death and burial, Jesus, save your people.
    By your rising to new life, Jesus, save your people.
    By your return in glory to the Father, Jesus, save your people.
    By your gift of the Holy Eucharist, Jesus, save your people.
    By your joy and glory, Jesus, save your people.

    Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
    Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.

    Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (three times)

    Lord, may we who honor the holy name of Jesus enjoy his friendship in this life and be filled with eternal joy in the kingdom where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

    Jesus, the Most High, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, the holy One, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Word of God, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, only Son of the Father, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Son of Mary, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, crucified for us, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, risen from the dead, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, reigning in glory, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, coming in glory, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our Lord, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our hope, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our peace, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our savior, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our salvation, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, our resurrection, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Judge of all, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Lord of the Church, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Lord of creation, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Lover of all, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, life of the world, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, freedom for the imprisoned, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, joy of the sorrowing, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, giver of the Spirit, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, giver of good gifts, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, source of new life, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Lord of life, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, eternal high priest, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, priest and victim, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, true Shepherd, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, true Light, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, bread of heaven, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, bread of life, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, bread of thanksgiving, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, life-giving bread, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, holy manna, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, new covenant, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, food for everlasting life, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, food for our journey, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, holy banquet, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, true sacrifice, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, perfect sacrifice, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, eternal sacrifice, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, divine Victim, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Mediator of the new covenant, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, mystery of the altar, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, medicine of immortality, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, pledge of eternal glory, have mercy on us.

    Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Bearer of our sins, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
    Jesus, Redeemer of the world, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

    Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
    Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.

  • St. Francis of Assisi

    The whole world should tremble and heaven rejoice, when Christ, the Son of the living God, is present on the altar in the hands of the priest. What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! O humble sublimity! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble himself like this and hide under the form of a little bread for our salvation. Look at God's condescension, my brothers, and pour out your hearts before him, humble yourselves that you may be exalted by him.

  • St. Pope John XXIII

    O Jesus, present in the Sacrament of the Altar, teach all nations to serve you with a willing heart, knowing that to serve God is to reign. May your sacrament, O Jesus, be light to the mind, strength to the will, joy to the heart. May it be the support for the weak, the comfort for the suffering, the wayfaring bread of salvation for the dying, and, for all, the pledge of future glory.

  • St. Thomas More

    Give me, good Lord, a full and fervent charity, a love of you, good Lord, incomparable above the love of myself; and that I love nothing to your displeasure but everything in an order to you. Take from me, good Lord, this lukewarm fashion, or rather this cold manner of meditation and this dullness in praying to you. And give me warmth, delight, and life in thinking about you. And give me your grace to long for your holy sacraments and specially to rejoice in the presence of your blessed body, sweet Savior, in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar, and duly to thank you for your gracious coming.

  • Deliver me, O Jesus, from the desire of being loved, from the desire of being extolled, from the desire of being honored, from the desire of being praised, from the desire of being preferred, from the desire of being consulted, from the desire of being approved, from the desire of being popular; from the fear of being humiliated, from the fear of being despised, from the fear of suffering rebukes, from the fear of being calumniated, from the fear of being forgotten, from the fear of being wronged, from the fear of being ridiculed, from the fear of being suspected.

  • Edward Caswall

    All you who seek a comfort sure in trouble and distress, whatever sorrow vex the mind, or guilt the soul oppress, Jesus, who gave himself for you upon the cross to die, opens to you his Sacred Heart; oh, to that heart draw nigh.

    You hear how kindly he invites; you hear his words so blest: "All you that labor come to me, and I will give you rest."

    Christ Jesus, joy of saints on high, the hope of sinners here, attracted by those loving words to you we lift our prayer.

  • St. Alphonsus Liguori

    My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to possess you within my soul. Since I am unable now to receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as being already there, and unite myself wholly to you. Never, never permit me to be separated from you.

    St. Francis of Assisi

    I believe that You, O Jesus, are in the most holy Sacrament. I love You and desire You. Come into my heart. I embrace You. Oh, never leave me. May the burning and most sweet power of your love, O Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech You, absorb my mind that I may die through love of Your love, who were graciously pleased to die through love of my love.

  • I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

  • St. Thomas Aquinas

    O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur; recolitur memoria passionis eius: mens impletur gratia: et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur.

    O sacred Banquet, wherein Christ is received; the memory of His Passion renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and the pledge of future glory is given unto us.

  • Blessed be God.
    Blessed be His Holy Name.
    Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
    Blessed be His most Sacred Heart.
    Blessed be His most Precious Blood.
    Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
    Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
    Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary, most holy.
    Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
    Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
    Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
    Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste Spouse.
    Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.

  • Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
    Body of Christ, save me.
    Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
    Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
    Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
    O good Jesus, hear me.
    Within your wounds conceal me.
    Do not permit me to be parted from you.
    From the evil foe protect me.
    At the hour of my death call me.
    And bid me come to you, to praise you with all your saints for ever and ever. Amen.

  • O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I believe that Your divine Son became man, died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these truths and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.

  • O My God, relying on Your almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

  • O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because You are all good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

  • We adore you, Most Holy Lord, Jesus Christ, here and in all your churches of the whole world, and we bless You because by Your Cross You have redeemed the world. Have mercy on us.

  • O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, who according to the will of the Father and with the cooperation of the Holy Spirit hast by Thy death given life unto the world, I adore and revere this Thy holy Body and this Thy holy Blood which was given over and poured forth for the many unto the remission of sins. O merciful Lord, I beg of Thy mercy that through the power of this sacrament Thou wilt make me one of the many. Through faith and love make me feel the power of these sacraments so I may experience their saving power. Absolve and free all sin and punishment of sin Thy servants, Thy handmaidens, myself, and all who have confessed their sins to me, those whom I have promised or am obliged to pray for, and so too those who themselves hope or beg to be helped by my prayers with Thee. Make our Church rejoice in Thy constant protection and consolation. Amen.

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