"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do." (Luke 23:34)
Meditations on the First 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 "Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do." (Luke 23:34)
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 "Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do". Second Meditation - A reflection on a passage from the Lord's Prayer. (Our Father Who Art In Heaven) Third Meditation - A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Confiteor). Fourth Meditation - A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are the Meek). Fifth Meditation - A reflection about sorrow and unjust suffering. Sixth Meditation - A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Anger). Seventh Meditation - A reflection on the virtues (Fortitude). Eighth Meditation - A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ's teachings (A word to Humanists). Ninth Meditation - A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the "Value Of Ignorance".
