The WORD
today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/061117.cfm)
reminds me that I should have faith in the Holy Trinity.
People take interest 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. God was there and has been guiding Moses and the people. In
the second reading we see St Paul remind us to live in God's ways, remembering
as well Jesus and the Holy Spirit as we live and deal with others. And
in the gospel we see how powerful Jesus as the Son of God is.
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.
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-
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June 11, 2017
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Lectionary: 164
Reading 1EX 34:4B-6, 8-9
as the LORD had commanded him,
taking along the two stone tablets.
Having come down in a cloud, the LORD stood with Moses there
and proclaimed his name, "LORD."
Thus the LORD passed before him and cried out,
"The LORD, the LORD, a merciful and gracious God,
slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity."
Moses at once bowed down to the ground in worship.
Then he said, "If I find favor with you, O Lord,
do come along in our company.
This is indeed a stiff-necked people; yet pardon our wickedness and sins,
and receive us as your own."
Responsorial PsalmDN 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers,
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever;
And blessed is your holy and glorious name,
praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages.
R. Glory and praise for ever!
Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory,
praiseworthy and glorious above all forever.
R. Glory and praise for ever!
Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom,
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.
R. Glory and praise for ever!
Blessed are you who look into the depths
from your throne upon the cherubim,
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.
R. Glory and praise for ever!
Reading 22 COR 13:11-13
Mend your ways, encourage one another,
agree with one another, live in peace,
and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Greet one another with a holy kiss.
All the holy ones greet you.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
and the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
AlleluiaCF. RV 1:8
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
GospelJN 3:16-18
so that everyone who believes in him might not perish
but might have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world might be saved through him.
Whoever believes in him will not be condemned,
but whoever does not believe has already been condemned,
because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
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