Tonight, we bring our Lenten journey to a close. We have examined and reflected on the Seven Last Words of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ from the Cross.

So far, we have heard our Lord share these words: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." He shares with a repentant thief the promise, "Today you will be with me in Paradise." We saw Jesus commit the care of His mother, Mary, to his closest friend John. Then we heard that powerful cry from the cross, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me." The words, "I thirst," were examined. Last week, the words, "It is finished."

Now, the words "and when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, He said, `Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit!'' And having said this, He gave up his spirit."

After Jesus had spoken the Sixth Word…