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May 30, 2021Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Psalm 33:4-5,6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20
How do we find God in the world and in our daily lives?
The Scriptures for this celebration of the Most Holy Trinity provide us wonderful examples of how that question has been addressed by people throughout the ages. He was found in power, favor, sustenance and abundance by the people of Israel. He appeared in the loving, compassionate and powerful presence of Jesus Christ walking as man and Son of the Father. He remains in the world as the Spirit of “Abba Father” to continue to be present to us so that we might experience Him in the Spirit of joy and peace.
God has always desired that His people know Him and His deep and unconditional love for us. Scripture provides us the guidebook to find God and to know of His loving embrace in our daily life. It may be a challenge for us to grasp the wonder and awe of our Trinitarian God. However, it isn’t really necessary that we wrap our heads around it. God merely wants us to fill our hearts with His love and let that love change our lives and the world around us.
We have all we need to know and love God above all else. We can almost hear Jesus addressing the apostles and saying, “Look guys, I told you all you need to know to understand how to live holy lives and to enter into the Kingdom of God and to dwell there for all eternity. Now that you have witnessed My rising from the dead, you no longer have any reason to doubt that what I taught you is true. You have the secret of everlasting life. My only remaining command is that you make sure everyone in the whole world knows the secret.” As we celebrate the Most Holy Trinity, we are encouraged to contemplate what lessons the Triune God has shared with us so that we enjoy loving and joyful lives. Let us take great comfort in Christ’s promise to be with us to the end of the age.
For further reflection on the fundamental lesson on God’s loving plan, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 51-67; on the Holy Trinity, paragraphs 238-260; and on our mission as Catholic Christians, paragraphs 849-856.
- God’s desire is that we know Him as perfect love – full, faithful and unconditional love. Is there anything that keeps me from knowing God as love? What keeps me from loving God and others in the same way? How can I draw myself more deeply into the Father’s love?
- Jesus’ promise to remain with us is embodied in the magisterial teaching of the Church. Do I see the Church as a teacher like Christ who enlightens and guides me or more like a severe principal who judges and admonishes me? How might I be more open to the Church as the teacher of loving goodness?
- The Holy Spirit is the living presence of God’s love active in our lives. How can I better answer Jesus’ call to go forth and make stronger disciples in my family? My friends and colleagues? Those in need of God’s love and mercy? What might I do to increase my confidence in my ability to give witness to the impact of God’s love in my life?
