The Other Side of the Cross (Jn 12:20-33)

Saint John’s Gospel presents Jesus on the cross as the image to meditate upon to grow in deeper understanding, and appreciation of our salvation in Christ Jesus. There is also another side of the cross, with no body, for Jesus is risen and has shared through the sacraments in his church the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit wants to give us the fruits outlined in Galatians 5:22 and many more gifts, but we must empty ourselves to make room for these gifts.