Is This The Last Word on Joseph, Apostle of Jesus? (CT YouTube Channel)

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Father Joseph Mary Wolfe of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word offers participants a pilgrimage that is timely for this penitential season via video reflections. The accompanying study guide gives much to prayerfully ponder too: Father, Forgive Them — “We can choose the way of Jesus. We can choose to forgive. His corpse would be taken down from the cross, prepared, and placed in Joseph ’s tomb. But Jesus ’ spirit went elsewhere, descending to the lower parts of the earth (cf. Ephesians 4:9)—He “descended to the dead” as the Apostles ’ Creed says—where He preached to the spirits in prison (cf. But He wouldn’t stay there. In this seven-part EWTN Learn series set at the stunning Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama, Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe , MFVA, takes you on an insightful pilgrimage through Jesus’ final words from the Cross. Jesus’ last words meant that His suffering was over and the whole work His Father had given Him to do, which was to preach the Gospel, work miracles, and obtain eternal salvation for His people, was done, accomplished, fulfilled. The 7 Last Words of Jesus from the cross reveal His deep love, compassion, and sacrifice for humanity. Each statement holds powerful meaning, reflecting His forgiveness, care for others, fulfillment of prophecy, and trust in God. These final 7 words offer insight into Jesus’ suffering and His victory over sin and death. Why were these last words of Joseph more important to God than the many remarkable qualities and experiences from the rest of his life? The verse reads that Joseph “made mention” of the departing of the children of Israel , and the margin says that he “remembered” it. Discover the 7 last words of Jesus on the cross, their deep meaning, and how they apply to your life. Explore Bible verses, insights, and reflections.