The Second Word: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

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St. Josemaria Institute

Spirituality, St. Josemaria Escriva, Christianity, Christian, Gospel, Catholic, Meditation, Religion & Spirituality, Opus Dei

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🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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In this second meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Msgr. Martin Schlag reflects on Jesus’ promise to the Good Thief: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise," which reveals the power and repentance and depth of God's mercy. Msgr. Schlag encourages us to examine our hearts this Lent, ask for the grace of sincere conversion, and place our trust in the saving love of Christ. PAUSE & REFLECT What obstacles do I need to remo...

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0:00.0	You are listening to the St. Jose Maria Institute podcast.
0:05.0	Please enjoy today's meditation.
0:10.0	In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
0:15.0	my Lord and my God, I firmly believe that you are here, that you see me, that you hear me.
0:25.2	I adore you with profound reverence.
0:28.6	I ask your pardon for my sins and grace to make this time of prayer fruitful.
0:36.4	My Immaculate Mother, St. Joseph, my Father and Lord, my guardian angel,
0:42.3	intercede for me. Today we meditate on the second word of Jesus on the cross, and the scene
0:53.3	is described by Luke.
0:56.0	Now, one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying,
1:01.7	Are you not the Messiah?
1:04.9	Save yourself and us.
1:08.2	The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply,
1:12.7	Have you no fear of God?
1:15.4	For you are subject to the same condemnation.
1:19.1	And indeed, we have been condemned justly.
1:22.9	For the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes.
1:30.3	But this man has done nothing criminal. Then he said, Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
1:38.3	He replied to him,
1:41.3	Amen, I say to you.
1:43.3	Today, you will be with me in paradise.
1:49.7	When we meditate on the seven words of Jesus on the cross, of which this is the second,
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