Quote by: Fulton J. Sheen

As Adam lost the heritage of union with God in a garden, so now Our Blessed Lord ushered in its restoration in a garden. Eden and Gethsemane were the two gardens around which revolved the fate of humanity. In Eden, Adam sinned; in Gethsemane, Christ took humanity's sin upon Himself. In Eden, Adam hid himself from God; in Gethsemane, Christ interceded with His Father; in Eden, God sought out Adam in his sin of rebellion; in Gethsemane, the New Adam sought out the Father and His submission and resignation. In Eden, a sword was drawn to prevent entrance into the garden and thus immortalizing of evil; in Gethsemane, the sword would be sheathed.


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Author Bio


  • NameFulton J. Sheen
  • DescriptionCatholic bishop and television presenter
  • BornMay 8, 1895
  • DiedDecember 9, 1979
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Presenter; Priest; Theologian; Author; Radio Host
  • AwardsEmmy Award