As Jesus hung on the Cross, he uttered 'seven last words' or seven last phrases recorded across all four gospels inviting Christians to contemplate his Passion and Death.  For centuries the Seven Last Words have formed various Lenten devotions for the reflection, prayer, and consolation of the Christian people.  This online prayer provided by Loyola Press commemorates each of the Seven Last Words in a separate meditation:

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•       Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

•       Today, you will be with me in paradise.

•       Woman, behold, your son! Behold, your mother!

•       My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

•       I thirst.

•       It is accomlished.

•       Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit