{"product_id":"the-seven-last-words-of-christ-explained-paperback","title":"The Seven Last Words of Christ Explained - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFulton J. Sheen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllan Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy nine (9) of Fulton J. Sheen's most treasured books on the Seven Last Words brought together into this one special collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1930s and '40s, Fulton Sheen was the featured speaker on The Catholic Hour radio broadcast, and millions of listeners heard his radio addresses each week. His topics ranged from politics and the economy to philosophy and man's eternal pursuit of happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossessing a burning zeal to dispel the myths about Our Lord and His Church, Sheen gave a series of powerful presentations on Christ's Passion and His seven last words from the Cross. As a Scripture scholar, Archbishop Sheen knew full well the power contained in preaching Christ crucified. With St. Paul, he could say, \"For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified\" (1 Cor. 2:2).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring his last recorded Good Friday address in 1979, Archbishop Sheen spoke of having given this type of reflection on the subject of Christ's seven last words from the cross \"for the fifty-eighth consecutive time.\" Whether from the young priest in Peoria, Illinois, the university professor in Washington, D.C., or the bishop in New York, Sheen's messages were sure to make an indelible mark on his listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven their importance and the impact they had on society, it seemed appropriate to bring together in this anthology some of Archbishop Sheen's meditations on the Seven Last Words Our Blessed Lord spoke from the Cross on Calvary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe meditations contained in this book are taken from several books and articles written by Sheen between 1933 and 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Seven Last Words. (New York: Century, 1933)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Seven Last Words and the Our Father. (Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor 1935)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalvary and the Mass. (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons,1936)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cross and the Beatitudes. (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons,1937)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rainbow of Sorrow. (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1938)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictory over Vice. (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1939)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Seven Virtues. (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1940)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven Words to the Cross. (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1944)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven Words of Jesus and Mary. (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons,1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese mediations have been selected to provide nine unique reflections for study and meditation on the Seven Last Words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Meditation - A reflection on the words spoken by Christ from the Cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond Meditation - A reflection on a passage from the Lord's Prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird Meditation - A reflection on a part of the Mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourth Meditation - A reflection on one of the Beatitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifth Meditation - A reflection about sorrow and suffering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixth Meditation - A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeventh Meditation - A reflection on the virtues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEighth Meditation - A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ's teachings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNinth Meditation - A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the reader ponders these reflections, they might have to pause for a moment or two over a sentence that is full of deep meaning that stirs the heart. He might also find that Archbishop Sheen has repeated certain lines throughout these reflections to drive home a point or an important theme, as any good teacher would do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchbishop Sheen's dynamic personality combined with his brilliant mind, tireless pen, and eloquent voice has made him one of the best-known figures in the world. His radio and television appearances have been phenomenally successful and are still viewed today. His books and magazine articles continue to gratify and attract a boundless circle of readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 508\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710765404256,"sku":"9781998229222","price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/4u8TWjvW1C9781998229222.webp?v=1776106388","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-seven-last-words-of-christ-explained-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}