Jesus refers to the Trinity in John’s Gospel, pointing out that we are “works in progress” who are growing in our discipleship and communion with one another.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Trinity
Let’s explore some of the themes that surface in the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31
- From the beginning, God’s wisdom was present and prior to all creation.
- God delights in creation, including the human race.
Psalm – 8:4-9
- “O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!”
- God’s awesome creation calls forth wonder and awe from his creatures.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:1-5
- We have peace with God through Jesus Christ, in whom we place our hope.
- We face our trials with the grace and help of the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Gospel – John 16:12-15
- Jesus promises his disciples that they will be given the Spirit of truth as their guide.
- The Spirit will affirm all that Jesus has said and taught.
Mass Readings – Most Holy Trinity
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Trinity
The Most Holy Trinity is a central mystery of our faith. Let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the readings this week.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:43-34,39-40
- God is the Lord of all creation, and there is no other.
- The people are enjoined to keep God’s commandments.
Psalm – 33:4-5,6,9,18-19,20,22
- “Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.”
- God is upright, just and right; God’s kindness is witnessed in creation.
- We wait for the Lord, who delivers us from death.
2nd Reading – Romans 4:14-17
- We are children of God by adoption through the Spirit
- We call upon God, “Abba, Father!”
- United with God, we will suffer so that we may be glorified.
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20
- All power has been given to Christ.
- Christ commands us to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Christ is with us always, until the end of the age.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Trinity
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks of His Father. Catholic Inspiration
In John’s Gospel we see the relationship between Jesus and His Father, revealing his divine origin as the just judge who is our loving Savior and Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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The Trinity unites us in love. Catholic Inspiration
The love between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit becomes the model for Christian discipleship. The indivisible unity of the Trinity – overflowing with love – guides and directs the Church to unite from within and without as we strive to grow closer together in love.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Trinity
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The Most Holy Trinity
Study: Reflect on the strongest relationships in our lives. What qualities and characteristics are present?
Pray: Ask the Lord for the guidance to see where we can build and renew our relationships.
Serve: Are there people around us that we need to forgive or assist? What steps can we take right now to start this process?
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
One God…Three Persons.
That’s the Trinity, and when you get right down to it, this central mystery of the Christian faith is just that – mystery. I have heard and used many images as illustrations to aid in understanding the Trinity:
- Shamrock – one leaf, three petals
- Water – one substance, three states (solid, liquid, gas)
- Numbers – one meaning, many languages (five, cinque, etc…)
These examples (and many like them) try to get at the notion of how something can be the same and different at the same time. How unity and diversity can be present at the same time; how the individual and the communal are manifested simultaneously.
It’s a mystery.
And at the heart of the mystery we have a communion of Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – a revelation that God comes to us in communion and invites us to be communion with others. We are not alone! God (in communion) invites us into this communion to create communion with one another.
Where do we find communion in our lives? Some obvious places:
- Home & Family
- Work
- School
- Neighborhood
You get the idea. Wherever two or more are present, the opportunity for communion is possible. The point: How strong is the communion we have have with God and one another? How united are we in faith, hope, and love?
May we reflect on the current state of our relationships today and renew them, allowing the grace of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – to bless the communion we have with those around us.
Note: this was post was originally delivered on May 26, 2015.
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Trinity, Andrei Rublev; 1411-1427 (est.), Tempera, 142 cm x 114 cm, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.
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The Communion of the Most Holy Trinity. Catholic Inspiration
The mystery of the Trinity – one God and three Persons – reveals the crucial role of communion in our spiritual lives. We can measure our discipleship in a powerful way by the depth of our communion with God and one another, and we can actively explore the opportunities that we receive and extend communion with the people in our lives.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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The Holy Trinity: A mystery of communion
Study: Reflect on the strongest relationships in our lives. What qualities and characteristics are present?
Pray: Ask the Lord for the guidance to see where we can build and renew our relationships.
Serve: Are there people around us that we need to forgive or assist? What steps can we take right now to start this process?
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
One God…Three Persons.
That’s the Trinity, and when you get right down to it, this central mystery of the Christian faith is just that – mystery. I have heard and used many images as illustrations to aid in understanding the Trinity:
- Shamrock – one leaf, three petals
- Water – one substance, three states (solid, liquid, gas)
- Numbers – one meaning, many languages (five, cinque, etc…)
These examples (and many like them) try to get at the notion of how something can be the same and different at the same time. How unity and diversity can be present at the same time; how the individual and the communal are manifested simultaneously.
It’s a mystery.
And at the heart of the mystery we have a communion of Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – a revelation that God comes to us in communion and invites us to be communion with others. We are not alone! God (in communion) invites us into this communion to create communion with one another.
Where do we find communion in our lives? Some obvious places:
- Home & Family
- Work
- School
- Neighborhood
You get the idea. Wherever two or more are present, the opportunity for communion is possible. The point: How strong is the communion we have have with God and one another? How united are we in faith, hope, and love?
May we reflect on the current state of our relationships today and renew them, allowing the grace of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – to bless the communion we have with those around us.
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Trinity, Andrei Rublev; 1411-1427 (est.), Tempera, 142 cm x 114 cm, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.
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Daily Mass: Called from this world to the Father in Heaven. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches the disciples that out of love he was sent from the Father into this world, and now he leaves the world to return to the Father. All of us are pilgrims passing through this life; as we live each day may we recall that one day the Father will call us out of this world as well.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Run to the Father! Catholic Inspiration
The Prodigal Son is a favorite parable for many, and it has layers of meaning and insight that serve us well. Whether it’s forgiveness or mercy we require, may we run to our Heavenly Father, trusting that the Lord will never give up on us.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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