June 07, 2009 Holy Trinity Deut 4:32-34, 39-40; Rom. 8:14-17; Mt. 28:16-20 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Readings: http://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/060709.shtml                 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________     The Easter season concludes with the celebration of one of Christianity’s most beautiful mysteries, the Trinity. The weeks that follow will continue to reveal the mystery of the God who is one, yet three, and we celebrate all the ways God invites us to relationship—as loving parent, incarnate Son, and renewing Spirit.   The most difficult thing about the Christian concept of the Trinity is that there is no way to adequately explain it. The Trinity is a concept that is impossible for any human being to fully understand, let alone explain. God is infinitely greater than we are; therefore, we should not expect to be able to fully understand Him. The Bible teaches that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. The Bible also teaches that there is only one God. Though we can understand some facts about the relationship of the different Persons of the Trinity to one another, ultimately, it is incomprehensible to the human mind. However, this does not mean the Trinity is not true or that it is not based on the teachings of the Bible.   God incarnate shares the good news: The last are first, the smallest shall blossom into the greatest of trees, the shamed and suffering shall receive healing and a place in God’s reign. Death is not victorious. And when the demands of discipleship challenge us to move out of our comfort zones, when our fear is so great that we begin to fear fear itself, Jesus says, “Quiet! Be still.” Whether we confront economic uncertainty, personal upheaval, or social instability, God reminds us that the one who orders chaos is. Jesus’ impatient question to the disciples—“Have you still no faith?”—reminds us that giving in to fear reveals a lack of faith in God, and comes dangerously close to idolatry.   Paul reminds us that Jesus’ physical presence, however, is not necessary for the work of the kingdom to continue. Through the presence of God as Spirit, we too have the opportunity to be adopted into God’s grace. Pedigree, codes of honour, and holiness do not matter anymore. We can all freely respond to God’s call as Isaiah did: “Here am I; send me!”     <<   Previous: Pentecost  |   Next: Corpus Christi >>     Go Back to SERMONS (Year B)