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  • Seven Last Words

  • An Invitation to a Deeper Friendship with Jesus
  • By: James Martin
  • Narrated by: James Martin
  • Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (227 ratings)

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Seven Last Words

By: James Martin
Narrated by: James Martin
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Based on his talks at New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral on Good Friday 2015, the New York Times best-selling author and editor at large of America magazine 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.

With the warmth, wisdom, and grace that infuse his works, Father James Martin explains why Jesus' crucifixion and death on the cross is an important teaching moment in the Gospels. Jesus' final statements, words that are deeply cherished by his followers, exemplify the depth of his suffering but also provide a key to his empathy and why we can connect with him so deeply.

©2016 James Martin, SJ (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers
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Perfect lead in to Passion Week

Fr Martin does an excellent job in his written and spoken text to help guide us through meditating on Jesus's last words. This will become an annual listing during Lent.

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AMAZING!!

I absolutely love Fr. Jim Martin. He is an Amazing story teller and certainly knows how to keep his audience captivated.

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Jesus understands us.

I loved this book. Listening to Father James Martin describe Jesus as a human and thereby understanding our suffering can only help how we communicate with him in prayer. His last words are significant and understanding them can only bring us closer to Jesus.

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Best God Friday I've ever experienced.

Thank you Fr. Martin for the opportunity to draw closer to our Lord. I decided to gift myself with this on Good Friday and it is a blessing and a grace.

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Insightful and Inspiring

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to any person whether Christian or otherwise. It is a great insight into Jesus and his last moments on the cross.

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Jesus's Last Words and their Meaning

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A opportunity to be closer to Jesus

Very clear, consist, and knowledgeable. I have listened to this several times and enjoy the book.

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James Martin and Jesus, what a winner

Fr Martin always does a superb job of opening up my thoughts to spiritual areas. His premise that the seven last words apply to Jesus' humanity and His understanding of ours makes for a great meditation. I listened to it several times during Lent

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Good listen

Jesuit Fr. James Martin is spot-on in these reflections on Jesus' seven last statements in the Gospels prior to his death on the cross. A very worthwhile listen.

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Great reflection for Holy Week and anytime

Profound, insightful, highly recommendable for anyone who wants to know Jesus better, narrated by his own author. Perfect listening for a personal retreat.

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A Must Read or Reread during Holy Week

This short book puts Jesus passion and death into context. Fr Martin’s reflection on the ‘seven last words’ spoken by Jesus is easily understood. I have listened to this several times and find it a perfect book for Holy Week.

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