“The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” Romans 5:5
This weekend, we reflect on the mystery of the Holy Trinity – the central mystery of our Christian faith. Our belief is in one God but three in divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Therefore, this is not some theological construct or idea; rather, it’s the very nature of God – it’s how He’s revealed himself to us, revealing to us his love and divine communion, his gift of self, sacrifice, and cooperation, and though we may not fully grasp the mystery, we’re invited to worship, adore, practice and to live within the mystery. In this way, the Trinity also encourages humility and keeps us humble, making us understand that we’re limited in our knowledge and not expected to fully understand all the mysteries of life. We know enough to understand that there is a loving God who takes care of us, who protects us from sin, who guides us in seeing what’s right and just, who has created us, and who offers us the hope of eternal life. And we’re forever grateful for who He is in our lives and for his actions.
This weekend, we also celebrate the gift of fatherhood. This weekend’s observance is an opportunity to highlight our fathers and grandfathers as well as the spiritual fatherhood of godparents, priests, deacons, uncles, and other men who often serve as fathers in important ways within our extended family, parish communities, or individuals’ lives. Many blessings to all Fathers … Happy Father’s Day!
In Christ
Fr Robert