The Seven Last Words

If you are a Fulton J Sheen fan, you need to consider this, especially for Holy Week. It's very insightful.

This is a short pamphlet written by one of the greatest American authors who wrote numerous books about God besides his Emmy award winning television program in the 1950's "Life is Worth Living." The Seven Last Words are the 7 sentences Jesus spoke while dying on the cross. This is a MUST HAVE for the Lenten season or any time of the year. Fulton Sheen writes like a poet in that he touches your heart and your soul so deeply and his descriptions are so beautifully phrased! He writes about the meaning of Christ's messages and what he wanted us to know; the Cross was his last pulpit and the lessons are magnificent. Only God could teach such beautiful, loving words in the throes of his agony. It is short but so full of wisdom. I urge everyone to purchase this pamphlet and read it. It will change you; you will understand even more fully the incredible depth of God's love for all of us.

A true classic

What a beautiful and insightful look at the seven last words of Christ from the cross. I am participating in the 40 Day Lenten Challenge on the Hallow app, and they are reading excerpts from this book, so I thought I would get The Seven Last Words by Fulton J. Sheen and follow along. It is a quick read, and can easily be read in under two hours. "Mary, it is I who stand between His birth and His approaching redemptive death.... Mary, my Mother, intercede with thy Divine Son for forgiveness of the sin of changing thy Bethlehem into Calvary. I highly recommend this thought provoking meditation of the crucifiction of our dear Lord.

This is a beautiful and haunting book of prayer and reflection. The the book has a gorgeous cover painting of the crucifixion scene of Lord Jesus in the middle of the two criminals and those gathered around in grief around the foot of the cross. It was painted by an artist named, Tiziana Matarazzo. It is s short, succinct and poetically eloquent masterpiece; prayerful and meditative. Fulton J. Sheen words speak profoundly as ever in this small but powerful book.

Large print makes it easy to read the wisdom of one America’s greatest spiritual thinkers!

Written in 1933, the content of this book is penetrating and inspired. My only criticism is the publication itself which is a cartoonishly enlarged reprint measuring 6”x9”. It would be a significantly improved reading experience were it printed closer to its original size; something along the lines of 4”x 6” would've been more appropriate.

In thirty pages, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, in his uniquely powerful and loving way, takes us on a deeply spiritual reflection on the purpose and meaning of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is not only a great read for Easter time, but for anyone any time, especially anyone seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

This was a gift

A very short book and thin. Properly formated it would have made for an excellent pocket book.

This is the perfect little book to accompany you through Lent. Each of the Seven Last Words of Jesus can be used as a daily meditation. They are not long and are the ideal way to set aside some time to ponder and pray on the Passion of Christ as we journey through Lent. Archbishop Sheen writes with such beauty and poetry and this small book is a massive treasure trove. I would recommend this little book as essential reading.

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This is such a good read and so relevant to today, though it was written over 80 years ago. So glad I bought it. Highly inspiring!