{"product_id":"it-is-finished-meditations-on-the-sixth-word-from-the-cross-paperback","title":"It Is Finished.: Meditations on the Sixth Word from the Cross - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFulton J. Sheen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllan Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"It is Finished.\" (John 19:30)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeditations on the Sixth Word from the Cross by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The perfectly sized meditation book (5.5 x 8.5\") for use at home or church.\" (Special 'JMJ' Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring his last recorded Good Friday address in 1979, Archbishop Sheen spoke of having given this type of reflection on the subject of Christ's seven last words from the Cross \"for the fifty-eighth consecutive time.\" Whether from the young priest in Peoria, Illinois, the university professor in Washington, D.C., or the bishop in New York, Sheen's messages were sure to make an indelible mark on his listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven their importance and the impact they had on society, it seemed appropriate to bring together in this anthology some of Archbishop Sheen's meditations on the Seven Last Words Our Blessed Lord spoke from the Cross on Calvary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anthology has been arranged to provide nine unique reflections for study and meditation on the words \u003cstrong\u003e\"It is Finished.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(John 19:30)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese meditations are taken from several books and articles written by Sheen between 1933 and 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Seven Last Words (New York: Century, 1933)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Seven Last Words and the Our Father (Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor 1935)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalvary and the Mass (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1936)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cross and the Beatitudes (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1937)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rainbow of Sorrow (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1938)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory over Vice (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1939)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Seven Virtues (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1940)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven Words to the Cross (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1944)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven Words of Jesus and Mary (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1945)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach meditation will offer the reader a mini-retreat on the following topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Meditation - A reflection on the words \"It is Finished\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond Meditation - A reflection on a passage from the Lord's Prayer. (Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThird Meditation - A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Ita, Missa Est).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourth Meditation - A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are the Peace-Makers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifth Meditation - A reflection about a \"planned universe\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixth Meditation - A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Sloth).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventh Meditation - A reflection on the virtues (Justice).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEighth Meditation - A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ's teachings (A word to the Sensationalists).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNinth Meditation - A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the \"The Hour\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the readers ponder these reflections, they might have to pause for a moment or two over a sentence that is full of deep meaning that stirs the heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465357803773,"sku":"9781998229338","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/JH_CT0YGyC9781998229338.webp?v=1777266041","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/it-is-finished-meditations-on-the-sixth-word-from-the-cross-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}