{"product_id":"seven-last-words-an-invitation-to-a-deeper-friendship-with-jesus","title":"Seven Last Words: An Invitation to a Deeper Friendship with Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how Jesus's final words from the cross reveal a Savior who truly understands every form of human suffering.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these seven intimate meditations — adapted from his acclaimed Good Friday reflections at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York — Jesuit priest and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author James Martin, SJ, walks readers through Christ's last sayings on the cross, showing how each one speaks directly to a struggle we all recognize: forgiveness, doubt, love, abandonment, pain, disappointment, and surrender. This is Christian spirituality and Bible study at its most accessible and personal — ideal for Lent, Holy Week, or any season of grief or searching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristians preparing for Lent, Good Friday, or Easter who want a short, powerful devotional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone facing grief, doubt, illness, or disappointment and looking for spiritual comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups, parish study circles, and individuals drawn to Ignatian spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of accessible, warm Catholic and Christian nonfiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eRooted in careful Gospel scholarship yet written with warmth, humor, and pastoral wisdom, Fr. Martin makes a compelling case that Jesus's suffering wasn't incidental to his mission — it's the very thing that makes him able to walk with us in ours. Each chapter pairs Scripture, storytelling, and reflection questions, making this ideal for personal prayer, Lenten study, or shared reading.\u003cp\u003eReaders who loved Martin's own \u003ci\u003eJesus: A Pilgrimage\u003c\/i\u003e or Henri Nouwen's \u003ci\u003eThe Wounded Healer\u003c\/i\u003e will find this same blend of scholarly depth and pastoral tenderness — in a shorter, meditative format perfect for Holy Week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA moving, faith-deepening read for anyone who has ever felt confused, abandoned, or alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Martin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":56018384748712,"sku":"ktl1789798905467","price":8.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/9084\/5096\/files\/seven-last-words-an-invitation-to-a-deeper-friendship-with-jesus_1.jpg?v=1789798934","url":"https:\/\/silkdrapefit.shop\/products\/seven-last-words-an-invitation-to-a-deeper-friendship-with-jesus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}