Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
Today we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity, one God in three persons. We trust in the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who together draw us into their great circle of love.
The First Reading offers a beautiful description of creation. Wisdom is present at the birth of all that is. She witnesses and rejoices beside the Lord, delighting in the formation of the world and of humankind.
The Psalm praises the greatness of the Lord’s work and his deep care for humanity. We, too, are invited to be stewards of his creation.
Wanting to assure the disciples that they will never be left alone, Jesus foretells the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will guide them – as that same Spirit continues to guide us. What the Spirit of truth tells us comes from Jesus, who in turn receives everything from the Father. In this way we are drawn by God’s love into the life of the Trinity itself. (Gospel)
St Paul (Second Reading) tells us that through our faith in Jesus, we have peace with God and a share in his glory. ‘God’s love … poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given us’ strengthens us to face suffering with hope and joy.
Because of the love poured out onto us, we are called to show that love to the world. In this Jubilee Year, let’s pray to see how we might be a delight to others, sharing God’s love with everyone we encounter, even in the smallest of ways.
