Saturday, March 21, 2009

seven last words of Christ

There is much said about the seven last words of Christ, especially during Lent as we approach Good Friday. 

What are the seven last words: 

1 Father, forgive them for they know not what they do, Pater dimitte illis, quia nesciunt quid faciunt Lk 23:24

2 This day thou shall be with me in paradise, Hodie meum eris in paradiso Lk 23:43

3 Women behold thy son, Mulier ecce filius tuus Jn 19:26-27

 4 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me, Deus meus, utquid dereliquisti me mk 15:34, Mt 27:46 (beginning of psalm 22)

5 I thirst, sitio Jn 19:28

6 It is finished, consummatum est Jn 19:30

7 Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit, In manus tuus, Domine coomendo spirtum meum  Lk 23:46

It is worthy meditating on them throughout lent!

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