Today
is Trinity Sunday. Jesus revealed to his disciples the great mystery of our
faith - the triune nature of God and the inseparable union of the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit. Jesus' mission is to reveal the glory of God to us - a Trinity
of persons - God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and to unite us with God in
a community of love. The ultimate end, the purpose for which God created us, is
the entry of God's creatures into the perfect unity of the blessed Trinity.
The
mission of Jesus and of the Holy Spirit are the same. That is why Jesus tells
his disciples that the Spirit will reveal the glory of the Father and the Son
and will speak what is true. Before his Passover, Jesus revealed the Holy
Spirit as the "Paraclete" and Helper who will be with Jesus'
disciples to teach and guide them "into all the truth" (John
14:17,26; 16:13). In baptism we are called to share in the life of the Holy
Trinity here on earth in faith and after death in eternal light.
How
can we personally know the Father and his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ? It is the
Holy Spirit who reveals the Father and the Son to us and who gives us the gift
of faith to know and understand the truth of God's word. Through the Holy
Spirit, we proclaim our ancient faith in the saving death and resurrection of
Jesus Christ until he comes again. The Lord gives us his Holy Spirit as our
divine Teacher and Helper that we may grow in the knowledge and wisdom of God.
Do you seek the wisdom that comes from above and do you willingly obey God's
word?
Jesus'
last words to his apostles point to his saving mission and to their mission to
be witnesses of his saving death and his glorious resurrection and to proclaim
the good news of salvation to all the world. Their task is to proclaim the good
news of salvation, not only to the people of Israel, but to all the nations.
God's love and gift of salvation is not just for a few, or for a nation, but it
is for the whole world - for all who will accept it. The gospel is the power of
God, the power to forgive sins, to heal, to deliver from evil and oppression,
and to restore life.
Confirmation: Once again, congrats to all those who were
confirmed last weekend. I hope you will consider seriously and prayerfully, my
invitation to become involved in ministry here in the parish. All you need to
do is to call me at the church, 905-278-7762 ext 32.
NEW
BABY: Congratulations to our custodian,
Michael Caborubias and his wife, Nivelle.
Their first child, Brayden Philip, was born last Sunday afternoon at
Trillium Health Center. All are doing well. We wish all of you the very best!
Fr. Phil
