“It seems to be a fact of human psychology that when death approaches, the human heart speaks its words of love to those whom it holds closest and dearest.  There is no reason to suspect that it is otherwise in the case of the Heart of hearts.  If He spoke in a graduated order to those whom He loved most, then we may expect to find in His first three words the order of His love and affection.  His first words went out to enemies: “Father, forgive them,” His second to sinners: “This day you will be with Me in Paradise,” and His third to saints: “Woman, behold your son.” Enemies, sinners and saints – such is the order of Divine Love and Thoughtfulness.”    Archbishop Fulton Sheen (The Seven Last Words)