A simple meditation for a Friday in Lent. The Seven Last Words. Let’s put ourselves in front of the Cross, and listen.
“Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” (Lk 23:34)
“Amen, I say to thee: this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.” (Lk 23:43)
“Woman, behold thy son.” To the disciple, “Behold your mother.” (Lk 19:26-27)
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Mk 15:34) [The beginning of Psalm 22]
“I thirst.” (Jn 19:28) [Mother Teresa’s famous meditation]
“It is consummated.” (Jn 19:30)
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” (Lk 23:46)
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