​​​​​Holy Infant Catholic Church

Father Michaels Weekly Thoughts

WEEKLY THOUGHTS HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY MAY 31st 2026
              
                Dear friends, welcome to the celebration of the Blessed Trinity Sunday celebrated after Pentecost Sunday- the receiving of the gift of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles who went out to the world proclaiming the good news of salvation. The work of the Holy Spirit is still active in the Church as guide, teacher and witness to the truth.

                The mystery of the Blessed Trinity is a basic doctrine of the Christian faith. It is understandable with the heart of faith. It teaches that “there are 3 distinct Persons in the One God sharing the same divine nature, co-equal and co-eternal.”

                We Christians believe in this mystery who Jesus, the son taught clearly as recorded in the Gospels and passed on to the Fathers of the Church. The Council of Nicea 325AD, summarized it in the creed, we profess on the day of the Lord and when we receive the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.

                The Holy Spirit helps us to understand the mystery of the Trinity. It is for this reason that we call upon the Holy Spirit to guide us and open our mind to understand the mysteries of our faith.

                We very often invoke the Trinity as we begin our prayer in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit- as we make the sign of the cross.  We normally conclude our prayer by giving glory to the Trinity- glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

                We invoke the Trinity at blessing of people, food, religious articles and other items as enumerated in the book of Blessings.

                All Sacraments are administered under the authority of the Holy Trinity. We are baptized, confirmed, anointed, forgiven our sins, marriages blessed, deacons, priests and bishops ordained in the name of the Blessed Trinity.

                The role of the 3 distinct persons is evident in the Scripture. At the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus and a voice was heard; “this is my beloved Son listen to him.”  (Mt 3:17)

                For us celebrating this Trinity Sunday, should emulate the relationship of love and unity in the 3 Persons of the Trinity. God the Father loved the world and sent his Son Jesus to save mankind from sin through suffering, death and glorious resurrection. The love of God is unconditional, real, true and perfect.

                The Holy Spirit is given to us for teaching, guidance and inspiration.

                Let us be conscious of our dignity- we are created in the name of God.

                Let us pray for all institutions under the patronage of the Blessed Trinity.

                We will celebrate Corpus Christi next Sunday. Have a great week.