Christ's Seven Last Words

‘Christ’s Seven Last Words’ is a production of the University Church in Oxford, featuring Professor Graham Ward, Regius Professor of Divinity. Each evening during Holy Week, we will release a meditation on the seven last words of Jesus Christ. In these meditations, Professor Ward will explore the mystery of the cross and the drama of our salvation.

Music sung by the University Church Choir.
Sound design by Ana-Maria Niculcea.

“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

In this first episode, Professor Graham Ward reflects on the words, ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do’.

University Church of St Mary the Virgin · 1. “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

‘This day you will be with me in paradise’

In this second episode, Professor Graham Ward reflects on the words, ‘This day you will be with me in paradise’.

University Church of St Mary the Virgin · 2. ‘This day you will be with me in paradise’

'Woman, behold your Son’

In this third episode, Professor Graham Ward reflects on the words, ‘Woman, behold your Son’.

University Church of St Mary the Virgin · Woman, behold your Son

In this fourth episode, Professor Graham Ward reflects on the words, ‘“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

University Church of St Mary the Virgin · 4. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

In this fifth episode, Professor Graham Ward reflects on the words, 'I thirst’.

University Church of St Mary the Virgin · 'I thirst’

In this sixth episode, Professor Graham Ward reflects on the words, ‘It is finished’

University Church of St Mary the Virgin · 'It is finished

In this seventh and final episode, Professor Graham Ward reflects on the words, ‘Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit.

University Church of St Mary the Virgin · ‘Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit'

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