The Cries of Jesus from the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology

I can hardly put this book down. Venerable Fulton Sheen has written an amazing book that goes straight to your heart. The 7 phrases Jesus said from the Cross pretty much sum up his whole purpose for teaching. I have been stressing over how to forgive our politicians, Hollywood elite, and the MSM for their abortion, infanticide issues. Bishop Sheen makes it very clear what Jesus meant when he spoke those unforgettable phrases from the cross. I am praying harder for those who are determined to flaunt themselves in the face of our most Beloved Church, that their hearts be softened and find their way back to our Lord. Amazing Book!

This book is full of wonderful wisdom and insights. Sheen's writing style is very accessible and the fact that the selections are not very long means that it is an easy book to pick up and soak up. The only negative for me is that there is a great deal of repetition but that comes from the fact that it is an anthology.

I am in the processes of reading this book, almost to the end. Archbishop Fulton Sheen has explained again the mysteries of the Words Christ spoke from the Cross. As I read the Bible I want to understand more of what is being said, reading this book has helped a lot. Contemplating on the Words and being able to understand them better makes it more enjoyable to read. Archbishop Fulton Sheen has always made understanding our faith easier and brings home how we should be living our faith...even now! Great and interesting reading, I would recommend this book to others searching what the Words spoken from the Cross by Christ mean.

I am an avid Sheen fan. I have read more books by Sheen than any other author. I love this book because it presents writings that I have not read in other books. It is an anthology so each chapter is a few pages but each talk it loaded with dynamite.If like Sheen get this book.

I have only finished the first 2 of the last "words" of Jesus as each one has 7 essays, but they are impressive with much food for thought. You can tell that Bishop Sheen had meditated deeply on this subject, probably during his daily Holy Hours in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I read part of them each day during Lent to my husband, but they were longer than I expected so it's taking me longer to get through them. Highly recommended.

Archbishop Sheen is a must read regardless of ones religion. Reasoned logical arguments. Such gifts today are lost to emotion.

If you only read one book this year, I highly recommend The Cries of Jesus from the Cross. Archbishop Fulton Sheen was an inspiring man. In this book he gives a whole new meaning to each of Jesus' cries from the cross. You will come to understand exactly what Christ was trying to convey to us.

This book is a collection of Fulton Sheen’s talks and writings. It is a beautiful resource for praying through Lent or growing closer to Jesus through entering into His Passion at any time of year. The individual writings are short and you don’t have to read them straight through in order. You can read one writing from each of the 7 sections (the 7 last words of Christ) or read a few writings each week. I am using it with a prayer group right now and we all agree - it is a book we will return to year after year.

A Beautiful Book.

This is such a wonderful book that is a must-read. Archbishop Fulton Sheen has such a beautiful way of writing that I sometimes had to read a sentence a few times in order to fully appreciate its meaning. I think reading this anthology gives a much greater understanding of the meaning of the seven last words of Lord Jesus Christ. I recommend it to everyone, especially Catholics who may not realize the importance of these words and what these words mean for our own lives. What a blessing to have discovered the wonderful writing of Fulton Sheen!