1+1+1 = 1 and not 3! God the Father - the creator and sustainer of all things. God the Son - the incarnation of God as a human being, Jesus Christ, on Earth. God the Holy Spirit - the power of God which is active in the world, drawing people towards God.

Sunday’s feast invites us to live in the awareness of the presence of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in us, and in our community. 

What life messages can we take from the doctrinal teaching? Firstly, we need to respect ourselves and respect others. Secondly, we need to be aware of God as the source of our strength and courage. The awareness of the presence of God within us, gives us the strength to face problems of life and courage to overcome disappointments and challenges. Thirdly, we need to see the Trinity as the model for our Christian families: We are created in love to be a community of loving persons. Our families become truly Christian when we live in a relationship of love with God and with others.

Finally, we are called to become more like the Triune God through all our relationships.  Like God the Father, we are called upon to be productive and creative people by contributing to the building up of the fabric of our family, our Church, our community and our nation.  Like God the Son, we are called upon to be peacemakers, to put back together that which has been broken, to restore what has been shattered. It is a way of living the Gospel attentive to the requirements of justice and right relationships.

St. Francis Xavier’s favourite prayer was: “Most Holy Trinity, who lives in me, I praise You, I worship You, I adore You and I love You.”  Let the Son lead us to the Father through the Spirit, to live with the Triune God forever and ever. Amen.

Yours in Faith, Justice and Learning