Angelo Comastri
The Last Words of Jesus
1st edition January 2019
Series
DIMENSIONI DELLO SPIRITO
Size 14 x 21 cm
Also available in eBook format
Number of pages 176
CDU
22H 506
ISBN/EAN
9788892217201
«The most convincing synthesis of the novelty
Jesus brought into the world are the words that
He pronounced on the Cross. At that very moment
everything was essential and every word cost a
huge sacrifice: for this reason those words are the
true “Spiritual Testament” of Jesus.»
– from the Introduction
«Father, forgive them, they know not what they do»
(Luke 23:34); «Amen, I say to you, today you will be
with me in Paradise» (Luke 23:43); «Woman, behold,
your son. Behold, your mother» (John 19:26-27); «“Eli,
Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my
God, why have you forsaken me?”» (Matthew 27:46);
«I thirst» (John 19:28); «It is finished!» (John 19:30),
«Father, into your hands I commend my spirit» (Luke
23:46): the last phrases of Jesus are enclosed in few
and astonishing words, which mark the path and
thought of every Christian, His spiritual heritage. In this new book, Cardinal Comastri
analyzes these last words of Jesus within the context of the Gospel they are drawn from
and highlights all their current relevance and value as spiritual guide for every Christian.
An ideal text for personal reflection and meditation, guided by the words of one of the
most profound spirituality authors.
Card. Angelo Comastri is vicar general
of His Holiness for the Vatican City,
archpriest of the Papal Basilica of
Saint Peter and president of the Fabric
of Saint Peter. He is the author of
numerous volumes about spirituality,
liturgy, and meditation that keep on
having a great success with the readers
in Italy and abroad.