Gospel John 13:31-33,34-35 In the Son of Man, God has been glorified When Judas had gone Jesus said: ‘Now has the Son of Man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified. If God has been glorified in him, God will in turn glorify him in himself, and will glorify him very soon. ‘My little children, I shall not be with you much longer. I give you a new commandment: love one another; just as I have loved you, you also must love one another. By this love you have for one another, everyone will know that you are my disciples.’ Reflection In this Gospel, Jesus speaks to his disciples just after Judas leaves to betray him. Despite knowing what lies ahead-his suffering and death-Jesus focuses not on fear or anger, but on glory: “Now has the Son of Man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified.” The cross, a symbol of suffering, becomes the place where God's love and glory are revealed most fully135. Jesus then gives his disciples a new commandment: to love one anot...