“When I am lifted up…” John 12:32

John 12:20-33

“When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” (John 12:32)

MEDITATION
“This is the paradox of the cross. It was through Jesus’ suffering and death that He was glorified—and brought glory to His Father’s name (John 12:28). It was by becoming that grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies that Jesus was able to produce “much fruit” (12:24). That “fruit”—our salvation—is why we reverence the cross. It is also why Jesus could talk of His impending death as a lifting up. It was truly a triumph of LOVE over death.

“Jesus also promised to “draw everyone” to himself (John 12:32). This, too, was the fruit of His sacrifice. The cross removed the barrier of sin that blocked our relationship with the Father. Now, forgiven and made blameless through Jesus’ blood, we have become sons and daughters of God. Drawn into the heart of the Trinity, we can enjoy Eternal Life with God, both now and forever.

“Today at Mass, gaze at the crucifix above the altar and let it speak to you of God’s infinite LOVE for you. Then praise and thank Jesus for His willingness to suffer and die so that you might live.”

PRAYER
“Jesus, I exalt Your name over all the earth!”

Excerpt #meditation and #prayer from Word Among Us complete reflection @ www.wau.org

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