MY GOD! MY GOD! WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME? IBD

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'My God! My God! Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?' (Matt. 27:46)Meditations on the Fourth Word from the Cross byáArchbishop Fulton J. Sheená'The perfectly sized meditation book (5.5 x 8.5') for use at home or church.' (Special âÇÖJMJâÇÖ Edition)For years, Archbishop Sheen gave a series of powerful presentations on ChristâÇÖs 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).This anthology has been arranged to provide nine unique reflections for study and meditation on the wordsá'My God! My God! Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?' (Matt. 27:46)These meditations are taken from several books and articles written by Sheen between 1933 and 1945.The Seven Last Words (New York: Century, 1933)The Seven Last Words and the Our Father (Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor 1935)Calvary and the Mass (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1936)The Cross and the Beatitudes (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1937)The Rainbow of Sorrow (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1938)Victory over Vice (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1939)The Seven Virtues (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1940)Seven Words to the Cross (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1944)Seven Words of Jesus and Mary (New York: P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1945)Each meditation will offer the reader a mini-retreat on the following topics.First Meditation - A reflection on the words 'My God! My God! Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?'.Second Meditation - A reflection on a passage from the LordâÇÖs Prayer. (Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven).Third Meditation - A reflection on a part of the Mass (The Consecration).Fourth Meditation - A reflection on one of the Beatitudes (Blessed are the Poor in Spirit).Fifth Meditation - A reflection about God and the soul.Sixth Meditation - A reflection addressing one of the seven deadly sins (Pride).Seventh Meditation - A reflection on the virtues (Faith).Eighth Meditation - A reflection on dealing with individuals who reject the Church and ChristâÇÖs teachings (A word to the Intelligentsia).Ninth Meditation - A reflection on the unity of Jesus and Mary and the 'Confidence in Victory'.