Al Smith is an author, editor, speaker, and retreat leader, specializing in the life, writings, and spiritual legacy of Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has spent more than a decade promoting Sheen's teachings through books, radio, television, conferences, and digital media. Smith is the compiler and editor of five best-selling Fulton Sheen anthologies, including
The Cries of the Jesus from the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2018),
Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2020),
Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2021),
The Greatest Commandment: A Fulton Sheen Anthology on Love (2021), and
War and Peace (2022). He is also the author of
The Soul of a Disciple (2026), a definitive retreat guide for Catholics that draws together Archbishop Sheen's timeless wisdom on prayer, the Cross, the Eucharist, Our Lady, and the Christian life into a practical journey of discipleship. His latest work,
America's Apostle (2026), serves as the official commemorative volume for the beatification of Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, celebrating his life, legacy, and enduring influence on the Church. To learn more about Al Smith's books, radio programs, speaking ministry, and the life and teachings of Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, visit
Bishop Sheen Today.
