https://youtu.be/HvoSnroIZ6w When our Blessed Lord proclaimed this second word from the Cross, "Today, you will be with me in paradise." Who was the "you" He was speaking to? It was the thief, right? That man who was condemned to a … [Read more...]
“Today, you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43) | EXPLAINED | 2nd Word from the Cross
March 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Father, Forgive Them | EXPLAINED | 1st Word from the Cross
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
https://youtu.be/vT-Gq9-cj04 Some reflection... Our Blessed Lord used the word "forgive" because He was the innocent God-man who knew all the secrets of every human heart. Therefore, He could find an excuse: “They know not what they do.” … [Read more...]
Summary of 7 Words To the Cross by Fulton J. Sheen
March 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
What is your reaction to the Cross? How do you respond to Christ crucified? In this book, Fulton Sheen seeks to answer these questions by looking at how 7 different people or groups spoke to Christ on the Cross on Calvary Hill. These 7 … [Read more...]
Who is the Prodigal Son? surprise ending…
March 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
https://youtu.be/DV34LzAdOyQ Q. Who is the prodigal son in the famous parable from Luke 15:11-32? Is it me? When I had my conversion back to the Catholic Church, I realized that I was the prodigal son. I was the younger brother who went … [Read more...]
Summary of The Cross and the Beatitudes by Fulton Sheen (The 7 Last Words and the 7 Beatitudes)
March 1, 2024 by 1 Comment
Since the Beatitudes are the "perfect charter for the Christian life" (St. Augustine), the roadmap to holiness, and the summary of the Gospels, it only makes sense that Our Lord would perfectly display these on the Cross, right? Fulton Sheen … [Read more...]
Summary of Victory over Vice by Fulton J. Sheen (the 7 Last Words and the 7 Deadly Sins)
February 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
In this book, Fulton Sheen looks at how Our Lord made reparation for the 7 deadly sins on the Cross through His 7 last words from "the pulpit of the Cross" (St. Augustine). 1. Wrath (Anger) vs. “Father, forgive them for they know not what they … [Read more...]
A Word to the THINKERS | The 7 Last Words of Jesus | Part 7 with Fulton J. Sheen
February 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
https://youtu.be/J6yXVEWInXQ The seventh and final word of Our Blessed Lord from the Cross is addressed to "the thinkers." By "thinkers" we do not necessarily mean the educated but rather all those who concern themselves with the two ultimate … [Read more...]
A Word to the SENSATIONALISTS | The 7 Last Words of Jesus | Part 6 with Fulton J. Sheen
February 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
https://youtu.be/gcgrPW23UoY The sixth irreligious group are the sensationalists: those for whom religion must always be dramatic, i.e., they judge it by their feelings rather than by their minds and wills; their religion is a titillation rather … [Read more...]
There Is a Man on the Cross by Fulton J. Sheen | Poem for Lent
February 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
https://youtu.be/0xnCEZ9P0Gw "Whenever there is silence around meBy day or by night—I am startled by a cry.It came down from the cross—The first time I heard it.I went out and searched—And found a man in the throes of crucifixion,And I said, “I … [Read more...]
A Word to the MODERNS | The 7 Last Words of Jesus | Part 5 with Fulton J. Sheen
February 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
https://youtu.be/8OJZBYlt9UM The fifth group with a distinct reaction to religion are the moderns. The moderns are those who believe in moderation. They hate excesses, either good or evil; compromise is the very essence of life; they have an … [Read more...]
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