The seven last words of Christ | The Society of Jesus (2024)

Good Friday: pause, meditate, pray.

Why not take advantage of a beautiful tradition of the Church initiated in the 17th century by a Jesuit from Peru? Meditate on the moments when, according to the Gospels, Jesus spoke his last seven words while on the cross.

Meditating on these words while praying for those who, in so many countries of the world today, suffer injustice, thirst and isolation.

To God: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

To the “good thief”: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

To Mary, his mother: “Woman, behold your son”... and to John: “Behold your mother.”

To God, his Father: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

To all: “I thirst.”

To the world: “It is finished.”

To God: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”

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O Holy Spirit, Paraclete and advocate,
we gather in your presence on this Pentecost day,
to honor your eternal flame
that fills us with courage, zeal and love.
As tongues of fire rested on the head of the disciples...

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Lord Jesus,
when You ascended into heaven
the angels said to the Eleven:
“Don’t just stand there looking up to heaven”.

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The broken ones,
Bruised by the miseries,
Wearied by the burdens of life...

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A fortnight ago we entered Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the feast of Easter. A time for reflection, awareness and prayer. On this first day of March, we invite you to meditate on the words of a Lenten hymn...

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Ash Wednesday, the first day of this “journey towards Easter”, which can be demanding if you put your heart into it. Like any mountain hiker walking along a rocky or snowy path, you’re aware of where you’re stepping, you’re aware of the challenges...

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