Seven Last Words

An Invitation to a Deeper Friendship with Jesus

De: James Martin

Narrado por: James Martin

“Spiritually rewarding and uplifting.” — Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York

New York Times bestselling author and editor at large of America magazine Father James Martin reveals how we can turn to Christ completely in mind, heart, and soul. Martin offers a portrait of Jesus, using his last words on the cross to reveal how deeply he understood our predicaments and shows us what it means to be fully human.

Each meditation is dedicated to one of the seven sayings:

• “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
• “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”
• “Woman, this is your son” . . . “This is your mother.”
• “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
• “I thirst.”
• “It is finished.”
• “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”

With the warmth, wisdom, and grace that infuse his works, Father James Martin explains why Jesus’s crucifixion and death on the cross is an important teaching moment in the Gospels. Jesus’s final statements, words that are deeply cherished by his followers, exemplify the depth of his suffering but also provide a key to his empathy and why we can connect with him so deeply.

Perfect lead in to Passion Week

Fr Martin does an excellent job in his written and spoken text to help guide us through meditating on Jesus's last words. This will become an annual listing during Lent.

Best God Friday I've ever experienced.

Thank you Fr. Martin for the opportunity to draw closer to our Lord. I decided to gift myself with this on Good Friday and it is a blessing and a grace.

Insightful and Inspiring

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to any person whether Christian or otherwise. It is a great insight into Jesus and his last moments on the cross.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Jesus's Last Words and their Meaning

Jesus understands us.

I loved this book. Listening to Father James Martin describe Jesus as a human and thereby understanding our suffering can only help how we communicate with him in prayer. His last words are significant and understanding them can only bring us closer to Jesus.

AMAZING!!

I absolutely love Fr. Jim Martin. He is an Amazing story teller and certainly knows how to keep his audience captivated.

James Martin and Jesus, what a winner

Fr Martin always does a superb job of opening up my thoughts to spiritual areas. His premise that the seven last words apply to Jesus' humanity and His understanding of ours makes for a great meditation. I listened to it several times during Lent

Good listen

Jesuit Fr. James Martin is spot-on in these reflections on Jesus' seven last statements in the Gospels prior to his death on the cross. A very worthwhile listen.

A opportunity to be closer to Jesus

Very clear, consist, and knowledgeable. I have listened to this several times and enjoy the book.

Great reflection for Holy Week and anytime

Profound, insightful, highly recommendable for anyone who wants to know Jesus better, narrated by his own author. Perfect listening for a personal retreat.

A Must Read or Reread during Holy Week

This short book puts Jesus passion and death into context. Fr Martin’s reflection on the ‘seven last words’ spoken by Jesus is easily understood. I have listened to this several times and find it a perfect book for Holy Week.