Seven Last Words presents former Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Basil Hume's moving reflections on the final utterances of Jesus on the Cross. It was collated and edited by Cardinal Hume's friend and literary executor, Fr Liam Kelly.
Basil Hume Book order
- 2020
- 2008
A Turning to God
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Drawing from Cardinal Hume's Ash Wednesday homily and his frequent themes, this collection offers daily readings and prayers for the Lenten season, guiding readers from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Each day's entry includes a reading from the Lectionary and a prayer inspired by liturgical texts, providing a structured and reflective journey through this significant period in the Christian calendar.
- 1997
Basil in Blunderland
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
From a game of hide and seek, the Cardinal draws reflections on prayer and the spiritual life. Few readers will fail to gain encouragement and help from the wisdom in these pages.
- 1996
Footprints of the Northern Saints
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Presents the late Cardinal's personal reflections on themes such as prayer, solitude, and living the Christian life today. A beautiful book with full colour photographs.
- 1984
Explores a spirituality open to people of various ages and in different walks of life. This book includes a collection of the Cardinal's thoughts, on the Christian life, the destination of which is eternal happiness with God.
