Eucharistic Adoration: Holy Hour Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ

by Charles M. Murphy, Cardinal William Levada (Foreword)

This creative prayer compendium invites readers to spend an hour in eucharistic adoration while meditating on the seven last words of Jesus and shows them how to do it. Charles Murphy also profiles seven contemporary Catholics--like Edith Stein and John Paul II--who are inspiring models of eucharistic devotion. Like many devotions that fell out of favor after the Second Vatican Council, eucharistic adoration has seen swelling popularity in recent years. Msgr. Charles Murphy, author of the acclaimed The Spirituality of Fasting, reintroduces this practice for today. Offering a simple guide for those new to eucharistic devotion, he brings together reflections on the seven last words of Jesus with the profiles of seven modern Christians known for their devotion to the eucharist, including Simone Weil, Edith Stein, Dorothy Day, Blessed John XXIII, Blessed John Paul II, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

Genres: Prayer, Devotional, Catholic

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 8, 2012

Reviews

[booklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book for Eucharistic Adoration, for beginners as well as those more experienced. I did not want to put it down and yet that is exactly what it is designed for! To read, ponder, set aside and visit with Him.

This would make a good Lenten read as it based on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Along with each ‘Word’ – really a sentence or phrase – there are: 1) short (2-5 page) reflection from the author, 2) couple of Dialogue Points for Conversation with the Eucharistic Lord and 3) Witness from someone whose life exemplified what Our Lord was talking about from the Cross*.

The featured individuals were: Simone Weil, Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, or as he called her, Blessed of the Cross), Dorothy Day, Pope St. John XXIII, Pope St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Calcutta share one and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

Eventually, this will go in our parish Adoration Library.

Thanks so much Anne!

* Perfect book to review on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross!

[Edward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed reading this bought. It is well researched and insightful.