<p><strong style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">"Father, Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit." (Luke 23:46)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)"><em>Meditations on the Seventh Word from the Cross by&nbsp;</em>Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"The perfectly sized meditation book (5.5 x 8.5") for use at home or church." (Special 'JMJ' Edition)</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">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).</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">This anthology has been arranged to provide nine unique reflections for study and meditation on the words&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">"Father, Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit." (Luke 23:46)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">These meditations are taken from several books and articles written by Sheen between 1933 and 1945.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">The Seven Last Words (New York: Century, 1933)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">The Seven Last Words and the Our Father (Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor 1935)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Calvary and the Mass (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1936)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">The Cross and the Beatitudes (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1937)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">The Rainbow of Sorrow (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1938)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Victory over Vice (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1939)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">The Seven Virtues (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1940)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Seven Words to the Cross (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1944)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Seven Words of Jesus and Mary (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1945)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Each meditation will offer the reader a mini-retreat on the following topics.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">First Meditation - A reflection on the words "Father Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit".</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Second Meditation - A reflection on a passage from the Lord's Prayer. (Deliver us from evil. Amen).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Third Meditation - A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Last Gospel).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Fourth Meditation - A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are they that Mourn).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Fifth Meditation - A reflection about eternal freedom.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Sixth Meditation - A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Greed).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Seventh Meditation - A reflection on the virtues (Charity).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Eighth Meditation - A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ's teachings (A word to the Thinkers).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Ninth Meditation - A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the "Purpose of Life".</span></p><p><br></p>