# The Fifth Word: “I Thirst”

An episode of [St. Josemaria Institute Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/966458405), 17 Mar 2026, 28 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1862514/episodes/18841731-the-fifth-word-i-thirst.mp3

In this fifth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Marty Miller reflects on Jesus’ words: “I thirst.” These words, spoken with great effort from the Cross, reveal both the depth of Christ’s suffering and his profound longing for our salvation. Fr. Miller encourages us to reflect on the personal love Christ has for each of us and to respond to his thirst with renewed faith, repentance, and a deeper commitment to follow him. PAUSE & REFLECT • How can I more regularly strive to see myself and others as God sees us? • Do I seek out Christ, present in the Eucharist, and rely on his grace in my interactions with those around me? • How can I more closely imitate Our Lady’s example of the spirit of service within my family, work, and friendships? LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL Download our free PDF devotional, The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections & Prayers from St. Josemaria Escriva, available in our online shop. View Transcript Visit Show Page THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! Support the show

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