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Preaching the Seven Last Words

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Started April 02, 2026

Preaching the Seven Last Words The following meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ were delivered at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. on Good Friday, 2025. Each meditation was followed by a musical interlude sung by the choir. Preaching on the Seven Last Words is not part of the Good Friday liturgy. It has instead been traditionally part of the Three Hours Devotion on Good Friday, a practice begun in Lima by the Peruvian Jesuit Alonso Mesia (1665–1732), a ...

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Preaching the Seven Last Words

Commonweal (United States) | Apr 01, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 02, 2026
Reviving the Three Hours Devotion with the Seven Last Words may alienate those unfamiliar with this tradition, creating barriers in worship practices.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 02, 2026
Incorporating the Seven Last Words into Good Friday liturgy may dilute the solemnity of the day, overshadowing traditional practices.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 02, 2026
The meditations on the Seven Last Words offer a profound opportunity for spiritual reflection, enhancing the Good Friday experience for the faithful.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 02, 2026
While the Seven Last Words have historical significance, their relevance in contemporary worship should be carefully evaluated by each community.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 02, 2026
The integration of music with the Seven Last Words enriches the meditative experience, fostering a deeper emotional connection to the Passion narrative.
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