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Siete palabras de Jesús en la cruz

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Language: Spanish

Join us for the 4:00 p.m. liturgy of the Seven words of Jesus on the cross on Zoom. This contemplative liturgy in Spanish moves through Jesus’ final hours. The liturgy features readings, music, and prayer. Prepare for this liturgy simply by placing a cross before you. 

About the Seven Last Words

Each Gospel writer includes sentences spoken by Jesus from the cross. This tradition brings those sentences, seven in total, together. 

Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
-- Saint Luke 23:34

Today you will be with me in paradise.
-- Saint Luke 23:43

Woman, behold, thy son! Behold, thy mother!
-- Saint John 19:26

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
-- Saint Matthew 27:46

I thirst.
--Saint John 19:28

It is finished.
Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
--Saint Luke 23:46