“The Small Crucifixion” by Matthias Grunewald. Photo: OSV News /Samuel H. Kress Collection via National Gallery of Art. 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…
