‘My God! My God! Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?’ (Matt. 27:46)
Meditations on the Fourth Word from the Cross by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
‘The perfectly sized meditation book (5.5 x 8.5′) for use at home or church.’ (Special ‘JMJ’ Edition)
For years, Archbishop 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).
This anthology has been arranged to provide nine unique reflections for study and meditation on the words ‘My God! My God! Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?’ (Matt. 27:46)
These meditations are taken from several books and articles written by Sheen between 1933 and 1945.
The Seven Last Words (New York: Century, 1933)
The Seven Last Words and the Our Father (Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor 1935)
Calvary and the Mass (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1936)
The Cross and the Beatitudes (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1937)
The Rainbow of Sorrow (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1938)
Victory over Vice (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1939)
The Seven Virtues (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1940)
Seven Words to the Cross (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1944)
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1945)
Each meditation will offer the reader a mini-retreat on the following topics.
First Meditation – A reflection on the words ‘My God! My God! Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?’.
Second Meditation – A reflection on a passage from the Lord’s Prayer. (Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven).
Third Meditation – A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Consecration).
Fourth Meditation – A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are the Poor in Spirit).
Fifth Meditation – A reflection about God and the soul.
Sixth Meditation – A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Pride).
Seventh Meditation – A reflection on the virtues (Faith).
Eighth Meditation – A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ’s teachings (A word to the Intelligentsia).
Ninth Meditation – A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the ‘Confidence in Victory’.
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Each meditation will offer the reader a mini-retreat on the following topics.
First Meditation – A reflection on the words ‘My God! My God! Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?’.
Second Meditation – A reflection on a passage from the Lord’s Prayer. (Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven).
Third Meditation – A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Consecration).
Fourth Meditation – A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are the Poor in Spirit).
Fifth Meditation – A reflection about God and the soul.
Sixth Meditation – A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Pride).
Seventh Meditation – A reflection on the virtues (Faith).
Eighth Meditation – A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ’s teachings (A word to the Intelligentsia).
Ninth Meditation – A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the ‘Confidence in Victory’.