Seven Last Words: An Invitation to a Deeper Friendship with Jesus - Hardcover

Martin, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062431382 ISBN 13: 9780062431387

Verlag: HarperOne, 2016

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Discover how Jesus's final words from the cross reveal a Savior who truly understands every form of human suffering.

In these seven intimate meditations — adapted from his acclaimed Good Friday reflections at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York — Jesuit priest and New York Times bestselling author James Martin, SJ, walks readers through Christ's last sayings on the cross, showing how each one speaks directly to a struggle we all recognize: forgiveness, doubt, love, abandonment, pain, disappointment, and surrender. This is Christian spirituality and Bible study at its most accessible and personal — ideal for Lent, Holy Week, or any season of grief or searching.

This book is for:

• Christians preparing for Lent, Good Friday, or Easter who want a short, powerful devotional
• Anyone facing grief, doubt, illness, or disappointment and looking for spiritual comfort
• Small groups, parish study circles, and individuals drawn to Ignatian spirituality
• Fans of accessible, warm Catholic and Christian nonfiction

Rooted in careful Gospel scholarship yet written with warmth, humor, and pastoral wisdom, Fr. Martin makes a compelling case that Jesus's suffering wasn't incidental to his mission — it's the very thing that makes him able to walk with us in ours. Each chapter pairs Scripture, storytelling, and reflection questions, making this ideal for personal prayer, Lenten study, or shared reading.

Readers who loved Martin's own Jesus: A Pilgrimage or Henri Nouwen's The Wounded Healer will find this same blend of scholarly depth and pastoral tenderness — in a shorter, meditative format perfect for Holy Week.

A moving, faith-deepening read for anyone who has ever felt confused, abandoned, or alone.

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Rev. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Learning to Pray, Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. Father Martin is a frequent commentator in the national and international media, having appeared on all the major networks and outlets, like The Colbert Report, NPR’s Fresh Air, The New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

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New York Times bestselling author James Martin, SJ, offers a vivid and compelling portrait of Jesus based on the Messiah’s dramatic last words on the cross. Father Martin shows how deeply Jesus understands our struggles and why we can turn to him completely—in mind, heart, and soul. Based on Martin’s homilies at New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Good Friday 2015, each meditation reflects on one of the seven traditional sayings:

“Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”

“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

“Woman, here is your son. . . . Here is your mother.”

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

“I am thirsty.”

“It is finished.”

With the warmth, wisdom, and grace that infuse all of his writings, Father Martin explains why Jesus’s words from the cross are so important for the life of the believer. For Jesus’s final statements show how deeply Jesus understands our human struggles and why we can turn to him completely, sharing all our hopes and fears with him.

Jesus Understands You

From the New York Times bestselling and award- winning author James Martin, SJ, comes a series of meditations on the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross, which reveal not only Jesus’s love and forgiveness, but also why we can confidently turn to him with our worries, fears, and even doubts.

“Spiritually rewarding and uplifting.”—Cardinal Timothy Dolan, from the Foreword

“This insight alone makes this book worth reading: Jesus endured suffering, so he understands ours.”—Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of Dead Man Walking

Praise for James Martin

“A masterful teacher and storyteller.”—Our Sunday Visitor

“Father Martin is a great spiritual teacher.”—Mary Karr, author of Lit

“A terrific storyteller . . . wise and entertaining.”—The Chicago Tribune “Martin is one of our most popular spiritual writers—and for good reason.”—Commonweal

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New York Times bestselling author James Martin, SJ, offers a vivid and compelling portrait of Jesus based on the Messiah's dramatic last words on the cross. Father Martin shows how deeply Jesus understands our struggles and why we can turn to him completely--in mind, heart, and soul. Based on Martin's homilies at New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral on Good Friday 2015, each meditation reflects on one of the seven traditional sayings:

"Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."

"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

"Woman, here is your son. . . . Here is your mother."

"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."

"I am thirsty."

"It is finished."

With the warmth, wisdom, and grace that infuse all of his writings, Father Martin explains why Jesus's words from the cross are so important for the life of the believer. For Jesus's final statements show how deeply Jesus understands our human struggles and why we can turn to him completely, sharing all our hopes and fears with him.

Jesus Understands You

From the New York Times bestselling and award- winning author James Martin, SJ, comes a series of meditations on the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross, which reveal not only Jesus's love and forgiveness, but also why we can confidently turn to him with our worries, fears, and even doubts.

"Spiritually rewarding and uplifting."--Cardinal Timothy Dolan, from the Foreword

"This insight alone makes this book worth reading: Jesus endured suffering, so he understands ours."--Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of Dead Man Walking

Praise for James Martin

"A masterful teacher and storyteller."--Our Sunday Visitor

"Father Martin is a great spiritual teacher."--Mary Karr, author of Lit

"A terrific storyteller . . . wise and entertaining."--The Chicago Tribune "Martin is one of our most popular spiritual writers--and for good reason."--Commonweal

--Religion News Service

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: HarperOne
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0062431382
• ISBN 13: 9780062431387
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144
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