The 7 Last Words of Christ With Jim CaviezelSample

The Second Word - Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise

“The Good Thief sees a Cross and adores a throne; he sees a condemned Man, and invokes a King: ‘Lord, remember me when Thou shalt come into Thy Kingdom.’” - Venerable Fulton Sheen

The penitent thief known as St. Dismas shows us the power of conversion.

Along with its reward.

A convicted thief, St. Dismas, presumably did not lead the holiest life. Yet as he hung alongside Jesus, his eyes were opened to the presence of God. He proclaimed Jesus as Lord of all creation with his final dying breaths.

Jesus recognizes this act of faith and affirms to the good thief that he will join him in heaven.

During Lent, when we find time to be present with Jesus, we’re reminded of the incredible gift of our salvation and our call to bring God’s kingdom to earth, as it is in heaven.

Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how many times you’ve sinned or how long it’s been since you prayed, God is always looking to forgive you. We need only ask.

Reflect: With the confidence of the good thief, speak now to God. What do you want to ask of Him?