The WORD today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/061619.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 the greatness
of God the Father. And not only that, we saw that God the Son was with him from
the start. He created everything. His hand is on everything that happened.
He let things happen. As such, he deserves all the love and respect we can give
him. In the second reading, we see the power of God
the Holy Spirit, to be with us always and work through us. The Holy Spirit
makes us children of God. By the Spirit, we can call God our father. And in the
gospel we see Jesus, God the Son, tell us of the Holy Spirit. The
power of the Holy Spirit, and that the Holy Spirit will be with us always.
Holy
Trinity - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
God is
everywhere. And God is with us always.
The
psalmist reminds us that we are blessed, as we are God’s chosen people. But
with it comes the responsibility to continue Jesus’ mission. 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.
Do
I believe in the Holy Spirit? How is my relationship with God? Do I have
doubts? What do i do about it? Do I pray and try to get to know him more?
God
the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit is one and 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 another Sunday. 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. In a special way, I lift up my parents. I ask that
you continue to bless their relationship, and that you continue to guide them,
keep them safe and healthy. Amen
Blessed Sunday!
In Christ,
-g-
June 16 2019
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Lectionary: 166
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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."
"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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