According to the Gospel of John, in his final moment on the cross, Jesus declared: “It is finished” (Jn 19:30). The words might also be translated: “It is fulfilled” or “It is accomplished.” Like the declaration of his thirst, the saying is brief but contains many layers of meaning. We can begin by asking a…

God lives a most mysterious form of life. High above all things, dwelling in unapproachable light, God is the eternal Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The life of the Holy Trinity is resplendent with glory. The three-in-one rejoice in abundant bliss simply over being God. No human being can fathom the life or bliss of…