“It is better for you that I go” (Jn 16:7): I cited these words of Jesus in my earlier book when introducing rule 9.1 Since then I have repeated them many times when presenting rule 9, and my appreciation of their richness has grown. It is Holy Thursday night, and Jesus has told his disciples, “Now I am going to the one who sent me.” He knows that the intimation of his impending departure saddens his disciples and so continues, “Because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts.” Then Jesus adds, “But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate
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