The first reading reveals to Moses and for us as well that our God is a God of tenderness and compassion. In the 2nd reading, this same God of love and peace is with us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the Gospel, this God is depicted as being in love with his people. He sent his sent into the world and be with his people not to condemn, but to save us.

Reflection

As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Trinity, we are once again faced with the deepest mystery of our faith: who is God? If try to answer that question, we can really say nothing much, maybe even stammer, but just use images to describe God. We can understand God more once we go deeper on what he has done for us and for all God’s people. And we discover that this God is a God of love and has shown that to the world through his son, Jesus. That love continues through eternity. That same love is expressed in His never-ending mercy and compassion.

Our God is a Father who cares for us; he is a Son who entered our humanity out of deep love for us, even, offering his life on our behalf; he is the Spirit of love and unity and courage who continues to inspire, guide and enlighten us.

Response

A Prayer to the Blessed Trinity (Casper Neumann, c.1700)

Lord God, our Father you are my God.

Let your wisdom direct me, your grace keep me, your love rejoice me,

Your truth protect me, your power guard me.

Jesus Christ, God’s Son, my brother and savior.

That you became man is my joy. I want to go your way;

Your suffering be my victory, your disgrace my honor,

your death my life, your resurrection my comfort.

Holy Spirit, God, you are my comfort, convert me, for I am a sinful person.

Bring me back to life, for I am dead. Awaken me, for I am sleeping.

Make me ready for eternal life. Give light to my mind, sanctify my will,

Give strength to my weak powers. Be with me, live in me, stay with me,

Trinity worth all praise.