Holy Trinity 2020

The WORD today 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. 

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 should give glory and praise to God. Forever. 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? Do I realize that especially in this pandemic situation, the Holy Spirit is alive? 

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 07, 2020

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity; Blessed Anne García

FIRST READING

Exodus 34:4b–6, 8–9

Early in the morning Moses went up Mount Sinai 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 PSALM

Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, (52b)

R. Glory and praise for ever! 

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!

SECOND READING

2 Corinthians 13:11–13

Brothers and sisters, rejoice. 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.

ALLELUIA

see Revelation 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.

GOSPEL

John 3:16–18

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, 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.