Join us at Saint James every Thursday during Lent at the 7:00PM Mass for a Reflection on one of the seven last words of Jesus before his death on the Cross.



Prior to the Mass, at 6:00PM, spend some one on one time with Christ at the Eucharistic Adoration.  LEARN MORE 

Jesus Christ made seven final statements during his last hours on the cross. These phrases are held dear by followers of Christ because they offer a glimpse into the depth of his suffering to accomplish redemption. Recorded in the Gospels between the time of his ​crucifixion and his death, they reveal his divinity as well as his humanity.

1.) Jesus Speaks to the Father:  

“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34
 

2.) Jesus Speaks to the Criminal on the Cross: 

“Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
 

3.) Jesus Speaks to Mary and John: 

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”  Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.  John 19:26-27
 

4.) Jesus Cries Out to the Father:  

And about three o’clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46
 

5.) Jesus is Thirsty:

After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.”  John 19:28
 

6.) It is Finished:

When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.  John 19:30
 

7.). Jesus' Last Words:

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”; and when he had said this he breathed his last.  Luke 23:46