On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, I remember the famous story that is told of St. Augustine, who took a walk on the beach one day after many futile attempts of trying to understand the mystery of the Trinity. It is told that St. Augustine saw a little child trying to fill in a small hole dug in the sand with a handful of sea water over and again. Upon inquiring what he was up to St. Augustine found out that he was trying to fit in the ocean in the little hole. The great saint was quick to point out how pointless it is and was given a reply that showed how equally pointless it is to try to fit in the mystery of the Trinity into one’s mind. Similarly, it is not for us to fit this great mystery of the Triune God into our limited understanding, but instead try to fit ourselves in relation to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Each time we mark ourselves with the sign of the Cross and pro- claim, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”, we profess our faith in this great mystery. However, for many of us this has become more of a habit than a proclamation of faith. We sign ourselves with the Cross at many different times of the day without paying much thought. What seems like a spontaneous act from our part is in fact a prayer in re- membrance of the Holy Trinity and so great is the mystery that the act itself sanctifies us and unites us with the Holy Trinity.

If we look closely at the union of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, it reveals an intimate relationship that is shared between them and as children of God we are partakers of this unity.

The Lord Jesus, during His life on earth painted a beautiful picture of God the Father and the Holy Spirit, the advocate. It has left us with the affirmation of the love and mercy of God and the mighty works of the Holy Spirit. How do we reciprocate this love for us in our day-to-day lives?

As I see it, we can begin to do this by living in unity with our own brothers and sisters and reflecting God’s love through our dealings with them. Let us in a special way take that first step in forgiving the person who may have hurt us so badly, go that extra mile for a difficult colleague in the workplace, have a willing heart to extend our hand to a person in need and in doing so imitate the divine love that is shared between the Holy Trinity.

As little as our actions may seem, the difference that it would bring to another person’s life will be truly transformative and this in turn draws us closer to the Holy Trinity. Let us praise and worship the HolyTrinity saying:

“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen
Prayer: Abba Father, through little acts of love, may we grow in communion with You each day. Amen.