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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Yes! Christmas is approaching, and we are waiting in faith... In faith, we await the Emmanuel, God manifesting himself and becoming present among us.

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This November, let us pray for our deceased imploring the Lord’s mercy upon their souls.Let us unite in prayer with those who have gone before us to be with the Lord.

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Throughout October, we answer Pope Francis’ call to pray for the Synod of Bishops. Together, let’s reflect on the theme that permeates this significant event across the global Church: “For a synodal Church: communion, participation, and mission.”

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