The Mystery of three in one

Author: Fr. Ignatius Britto, SJ
Communion of Love
Reflection Date: June 15, 2025 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Daily Readings: Proverbs 8:22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16: 12-15

Feast of the Holy Trinity

The Feast of the Holy Trinity is a profound celebration of the mystery of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three distinct Persons in one Divine Nature. It gently reminds us that God is deeply involved in human life, walking with us in love and communion.

Our faith is deeply intertwined with the mystery of the Trinity. All our prayers, sacraments, and blessings in the Church are made in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is an invitation to live in constant awareness of God’s presence and to honor His love in our daily lives.

In our own lives, we often seek cordial relationships, understanding, and a sense of belonging. These human desires are reflected in the life of the Trinity. The Father's creative love, the Son’s redemptive love, and the Spirit’s sustaining love empower us to love generously, serve selflessly, and build unity in diversity.

Throughout salvation history, God has gradually revealed Himself to us: the Father who creates and sustains all things; the Son who redeems through His incarnation, death, and resurrection; and the Holy Spirit who sanctifies and guides the Church. The Trinity, therefore, is not just a theological idea but a living reality.

What is the missionary implication of this feast? The Trinity is not self-contained but outward-moving. Just as the Father sent the Son and the Spirit into the world, He now calls each of us by name and sends us into a broken, fractured world. We are invited to be healers of wounds, sharing the life we have received through Jesus’ resurrection.

Today’s readings also invite us to enter the divine dance of love and be part of it—living with hope, guided by truth, and transformed by grace. Pope Francis reminds us that the Trinity is not an abstract concept but a living reality of love: the Father as the source of life, the Son as the one who redeems humanity, and the Holy Spirit as the force who renews and guides us.

As we celebrate this mystery, may we be drawn deeper into the life of the Trinity and become living witnesses of divine love in the world.

Call to Action: 

• What trials or challenges are you facing today, and how is the Spirit shaping your character through them?
• How do you experience the Trinity at work in your life?
• Where do you most need God’s wisdom, peace, and guidance?