The Seven Last Words

The Seven Last Words, by Bishop Fulton Sheen is a book written approximately one-half century ago. Few books can match it for either retreat or Lenten spiritual reading. The statements the Gospels attribute to Christ on Calvary are reflected upon and prayed over. This is a work of devotion meant to stimulate our fidelity to Christ and challenge us to love one another over more heroically. The truly cosmic implications of the shattering events of Calvary are brought to the fore in these stirring reflections.


About the Author: Bishop Sheen’s teaching, preaching and writing informed, enlightened and inspired millions of people during his full and active life. His success sprang from a combination of deep intellectual knowledge and a profound spirituality. Steeped in the teaching and traditions of the Church he was gifted with an ability to reach people of all religious backgrounds. He was a pioneer and a master in the use of mass media to convey the truths of the Gospel. People responded to the certainty of his convictions and the authenticity of his concern and love for them. At his death in 1979, there was a tremendous outpouring of love and respect shown to him