{"product_id":"father-forgive-them-for-they-know-not-what-they-do-meditations-on-the-first-word-from-the-cross-9781990427152","title":"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do: Meditations on the First Word from the Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do.\" (Luke 23:34)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeditations on the First Word from the Cross by \u003c\/em\u003eArchbishop Fulton J. Sheen \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The perfectly sized meditation book (5.5 x 8.5\") for use at home or church.\" (Special 'JMJ' Edition)\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\u003eThis anthology has been arranged to provide nine unique reflections for study and meditation on the words \u003cstrong\u003e\"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do.\" (Luke 23:34)\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond Meditation - A reflection on a passage from the Lord's Prayer. (Our Father Who Art In Heaven)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThird Meditation - A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Confiteor).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourth Meditation - A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are the Meek).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifth Meditation - A reflection about sorrow and unjust suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixth Meditation - A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Anger).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventh Meditation - A reflection on the virtues (Fortitude).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEighth Meditation - A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ's teachings (A word to Humanists).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNinth Meditation - A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the \"Value Of Ignorance\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bishop Sheen Today","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50406313427218,"sku":"9781990427152","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_46e5a24d-e9c2-4c08-9aed-18a4bc278e50.jpg?v=1729222312","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/father-forgive-them-for-they-know-not-what-they-do-meditations-on-the-first-word-from-the-cross-9781990427152","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}