Seven last words
Subtitle: an invitation to a deeper friendship with Jesus
By: James Martin, SJ
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9780062431387
Subjects: Seven last words
Description: Based on his talks at New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral on Good Friday 2015, Rev. James Martin offers a portrait of Jesus, using his last words on the cross to reveal how deeply he understood our predicaments, what it means to be fully human, and why we can turn to Christ completely, in mind, heart, and soul.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-134).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: The seven last words; title: Jesus understands the challenge of forgiveness; title: Jesus understands doubts about the afterlife; title: Jesus understands a parent's love; title: Jesus understands feelings of abandonment; title: Jesus understands physical pain; title: Jesus understands disappointment; title: Jesus understands self-offering; title: Conclusion: The understanding Christ.