by St. Josemaria Institute

The Seven Last Words: A Podcast Mini-Series

The Seven Last Words is a beloved devotion of the Church that invites us to recall and meditate on Jesus’ last words as he hung on the cross.

Holy Week, especially Good Friday, is an ideal time to make use of this devotion for personal prayer: to silently and prayerfully contemplate Jesus’s passion and death, to be united to him in his suffering, and to dwell on the strength and mercy of his love

Listen to each meditation below and download the free PDF devotional for guided prayer with the writings of St. Josemaria and questions for deeper reflection.

A transcript is available for each meditation. Click “More Info” in the player above. Then, scroll down and select “View Transcript”.

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The St. Josemaria Institute was founded in 2006 to promote the life, teachings, and devotion to St. Josemaria Escriva among all men and women who desire to find meaning and happiness in their daily lives by growing closer to God. The St. Josemaria Institute produces and distributes digital and print media as a means to spread Christian values around the world and to help people navigate and live well in the digital age.

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