June 4 2023: Bible Verse of the Day – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year A – For God So Loved the World – John 3:16-18
For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to be its judge, but to be its saviour.
John 3:16-18
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year A
Bible Verse of the Day for June 4 2023 Reflections
The notion of there being a single God is familiar to us, and we wholeheartedly embrace the belief that this singular God exists as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
At first glance, this appears contradictory – how can God be both one and three simultaneously? This enigma is worth delving into and reflecting upon.
To begin with, it is crucial to comprehend that the Divine Trinity of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit comprises three distinct Persons.
Each of these individuals possesses an immaculate intellect and free will, and they are each capable of attaining absolute knowledge and love.
However, it is precisely the flawless nature of their capacity to understand and cherish that unifies them. They all partake in a single divine essence and, within that essence, are flawlessly united.
As a result, each one possesses complete knowledge and love for the others. This knowledge, an expression of their impeccable intellect, and love, an expression of their faultless will, generate an extraordinary and profound unity, causing them to exist and operate as a singular deity.
Another aspect that is both uplifting and enlightening to grasp is that the unity they experience through their shared knowledge and love also provides each individual with absolute fulfillment as a distinct Person.
This exemplifies that the completeness of “personhood” is achieved through unity. This serves as a remarkable and invaluable lesson for each and every one of us.
While we are distinct from God, we are created in the image and likeness of God. Consequently, we discover fulfillment in a similar manner to God.
Specifically, our fulfillment in life arises from our love for others and our voluntary decision to engage in a deeper understanding of each individual, thereby establishing a sense of unity with them.
The manifestation of this unity will vary depending on the nature of our relationships. Naturally, spouses are called to emulate the profound unity observed in the life of God.
However, all relationships are encouraged to partake in God’s divine essence in their own distinct manner.
As we commemorate Trinity Sunday, take a moment to contemplate the relationships to which God has summoned you.
To what extent do you mirror the love exhibited by the Trinity in your own relationships? Undoubtedly, there will be areas where we can further develop and mature.
Pledge yourself to embark on a deeper journey and, in that act of love, permit God to bestow upon you a greater sense of fulfillment.
Prayer: Dear Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, assist me in deepening my knowledge and affection for You. Guide me to uncover the profound love that permeates Your divine existence.
As I make this discovery, enable me to extend the same heartfelt love to others. Father, Son and Holy Spirit I love You. Amen.
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