The WORD
today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/052216.cfm)
reminds me to have faith in the Holy Trinity
People
are intrigued with mysteries. Aliens, UFO's, paranormal, etc. There are a lot
of shows that deal with mysteries and similar things. There are studies. There
are people who devote a lot of time, effort and resources to study and know
more about mysteries. However, as such, there are also a lot who don't believe
in these things. They want scientific proof and evidences.
Today,
we celebrate one of the greatest mysteries of our faith - The Holy Trinity
The readings today tells us of
the Holy Trinity. In the first reading, we see a glimpse of this. We see that
from the beginning, when God the Father created the world, God the
Son was with him already. . In the second reading we see St Paul connect
the three - God the Son giving us peace as we live in this world, hoping in the
glory of God the Father, and assisted by the Holy Spirit. And in the
gospel we see Jesus, God the Son,
telling the disciples that He will be with them – through the power of the Holy
Spirit.
God is
everywhere. And God is with us always.
As
christians, we are to make disciples of all nation. We are to proclaim God and
spread his kingdom. We are to do God’s work on earth. But we are to remember
that we are not to do this alone. God
is always with us through the Holy Spirit.
The
Holy Trinity is one of the mysteries of our faith that is very hard to explain
and understand. Being a mystery, it is only a heart full of faith that can
accept and understand this. We may not be able to explain it well, or may not
be able to understand everything, but we just need to have faith. Faith n
his promise. Faith in his love. Faith in his power. And claim what the second
reading says - Hope does not disappoint.
God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Holy Spirit are all there for us. May we feel his presence in our
lives, especially as we do his work.
Father God,
Thank you for
today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for your greatness. Thank
you for your power. Thank you for your love. And thank you that all these are
for me. Help me Lord to do my best and work for you. Help me do your command
and make disciples of all nations as I live on earth. Father God, as I live my
life, I will not understand everything that is happening I have questions and
concerns. But Lord, I ask for faith that trusts in your love, trusts in the
Holy Trinity, even if I cannot explain or understand. And I have faith that you
will always be there to help, support, guide and protect me. May I live my life
by faith and not by sight. Amen
Blessed
Sunday!
In
Christ,
-g-
Ps
See
related reflections:
May 22, 2016
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Lectionary: 166
Reading 1 Prv 8:22-31
Thus says the wisdom of God:
"The LORD possessed me, the beginning of his ways,
the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago;
from of old I was poured forth,
at the first, before the earth.
When there were no depths I was brought forth,
when there were no fountains or springs of water;
before the mountains were settled into place,
before the hills, I was brought forth;
while as yet the earth and fields were not made,
nor the first clods of the world.
"When the Lord established the heavens I was there,
when he marked out the vault over the face of the deep;
when he made firm the skies above,
when he fixed fast the foundations of the earth;
when he set for the sea its limit,
so that the waters should not transgress his command;
then was I beside him as his craftsman,
and I was his delight day by day,
playing before him all the while,
playing on the surface of his earth;
and I found delight in the human race."
"The LORD possessed me, the beginning of his ways,
the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago;
from of old I was poured forth,
at the first, before the earth.
When there were no depths I was brought forth,
when there were no fountains or springs of water;
before the mountains were settled into place,
before the hills, I was brought forth;
while as yet the earth and fields were not made,
nor the first clods of the world.
"When the Lord established the heavens I was there,
when he marked out the vault over the face of the deep;
when he made firm the skies above,
when he fixed fast the foundations of the earth;
when he set for the sea its limit,
so that the waters should not transgress his command;
then was I beside him as his craftsman,
and I was his delight day by day,
playing before him all the while,
playing on the surface of his earth;
and I found delight in the human race."
Responsorial Psalm Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
R. (2a) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you set in place —
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet:
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
Brothers and sisters:
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access by faith
to this grace in which we stand,
and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions,
knowing that affliction produces endurance,
and endurance, proven character,
and proven character, hope,
and hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you set in place —
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet:
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
Reading 2 Rom 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access by faith
to this grace in which we stand,
and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions,
knowing that affliction produces endurance,
and endurance, proven character,
and proven character, hope,
and hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Alleluia Cf. Rv 1:8
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Jesus said to his disciples:
"I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.
But when he comes, the Spirit of truth,
he will guide you to all truth.
He will not speak on his own,
but he will speak what he hears,
and will declare to you the things that are coming.
He will glorify me,
because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.
Everything that the Father has is mine;
for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine
and declare it to you."
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Jn 16:12-15
"I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.
But when he comes, the Spirit of truth,
he will guide you to all truth.
He will not speak on his own,
but he will speak what he hears,
and will declare to you the things that are coming.
He will glorify me,
because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.
Everything that the Father has is mine;
for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine
and declare it to you."
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