{"product_id":"father-forgive-them-for-they-allan-smith-9781990427343","title":"Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do: Meditations on the First Word from the Cross","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Luke 23:34)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeditations on the First Word from the Cross by \u003c\/i\u003eArchbishop Fulton J. Sheen \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Handsome large sized paperback edition (8.5 x 11\") that is easy to read.\" (Anniversary Edition)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring his last recorded Good Friday address in 1979, Archbishop Sheen spoke of having given this type of reflection on the subject of Christ's seven last words from the Cross \"for the fifty-eighth consecutive time.\" Whether from the young priest in Peoria, Illinois, the university professor in Washington, D.C., or the bishop in New York, Sheen's messages were sure to make an indelible mark on his listeners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGiven their importance and the impact they had on society, it seemed appropriate to bring together in this anthology some of Archbishop Sheen's meditations on the Seven Last Words Our Blessed Lord spoke from the Cross on Calvary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis anthology has been arranged to provide nine unique reflections for study and meditation on the words \u003cb\u003e\"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Luke 23:34)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese meditations are taken from several books and articles written by Sheen between 1933 and 1945. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Seven Last Words (New York: Century, 1933)\u003cbr\u003eThe Seven Last Words and the Our Father (Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor 1935)\u003cbr\u003eCalvary and the Mass (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1936)\u003cbr\u003eThe Cross and the Beatitudes (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1937)\u003cbr\u003eThe Rainbow of Sorrow (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1938)\u003cbr\u003eVictory over Vice (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1939)\u003cbr\u003eThe Seven Virtues (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1940)\u003cbr\u003eSeven Words to the Cross (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1944)\u003cbr\u003eSeven Words of Jesus and Mary (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1945) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach meditation will offer the reader a mini-retreat on the following topics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst Meditation - A reflection on the words \"Father, Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do\".\u003cbr\u003eSecond Meditation - A reflection on a passage from the Lord's Prayer. (Our Father Who Art In Heaven)\u003cbr\u003eThird Meditation - A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Confiteor).\u003cbr\u003eFourth Meditation - A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are the Meek).\u003cbr\u003eFifth Meditation - A reflection about sorrow and unjust suffering.\u003cbr\u003eSixth Meditation - A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Anger).\u003cbr\u003eSeventh Meditation - A reflection on the virtues (Fortitude).\u003cbr\u003eEighth Meditation - A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and Christ's teachings (A word to Humanists).\u003cbr\u003eNinth Meditation - A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the \"Value Of Ignorance\". \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the readers ponder these reflections, they might have to pause for a moment or two over a sentence that is full of deep meaning that stirs the heart. They might also find that Archbishop Sheen has repeated certain lines throughout these reflections to drive home a point or an important theme, as any good teacher would do. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArchbishop Sheen's dynamic personality combined with his brilliant mind, tireless pen, and eloquent voice has made him one of the best-known figures in the world. His radio and television appearances have been phenomenally successful and are still viewed today. His books and magazine articles continue to gratify and attract a boundless circle of readers. This collection of meditations gives still another example of why this continues to be so today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Allan Smith, Fulton J. Sheen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1990427340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781990427343\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bishop Sheen Today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.21d","brand":"Allan Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44584216592639,"sku":"9781990427343","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5dcb8b06-add4-4523-92f9-6874abc44429.jpg?v=1701885935","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/father-forgive-them-for-they-allan-smith-9781990427343","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}