Trinity Sunday

05-28-2021Weekly ReflectionJames Gaffney

A seminary professor was preaching at our parish about the Trinity. We expected a theological insight, but instead we received a simple lesson on the mystery of God. He said that God was as easy as 3-2- 1-0: 3 persons in one God, 2 natures in Christ, 1 God and zero understanding! We speak of the mysteries of faith as if we understand them, but the depth of God far exceeds the human mind.

The Holy Spirit motivates the Church, bestowing sanctifying grace upon those who act and speak in God’s Name. When Jesus breathes the Spirit upon the Apostles, He gives the command to act; they are to baptize the whole world, making disciples, followers of the Lord. He promises to be with us in all that we do and He speaks with the full authority and power of the Father.

Faith seeks not an explanation, but an experience of God to satisfy the longing of the human heart. We know the Triune God by how He acts and works in our lives to bring about remarkable things: peace, strength, courage, healing and wisdom. We are given all we need in Confirmation and these gifts of the Holy Spirit are for us and for the whole Church. It is through these gifts that we know the Spirit’s love and truth.

~James Gaffney, © 2009 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing
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