Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, located at 725 Ninth Avenue Southwest, has served the community of Moose Jaw for over 100 years. The Very Reverend Father Gerasim Power has been appointed priest in charge of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, succeeding Archpriest Father John Bingham, who retired after 11 years as head of the parish. Archbishop Irénée […]
The recent publication “The Holy Spirit and I” by Covenant Books author Mojisola Sanya is a personal spiritual account of the role of the Holy Spirit, including detailed information on the purpose, function, and benefits He serves. in the Trinity. Press release – February 22, 2022 06:00 EST HYATTSVILLE, Md., Feb. 22, 2022 (Newswire.com) – […]
We have heard about God the Son and God the Father in previous episodes. In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson talks about the Third Person of the Trinity. He is invisible but existent—God the Holy Spirit. Our fifth fundamental belief says, “God the Eternal Spirit was active with the Father and the Son in creation, […]
Salvation occurs when we trust Jesus as our Savior. He forgives us, transforms us and considers us righteous. At this time we are redeemed, and though we continue to struggle against sin, it is a defeated enemy. Then, over time, our service, gifts, and love for God should naturally become greater. Unfortunately, many Christians sit […]
The preacher of the papal household, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, delivers his second Advent sermon and reflects on the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayer as children of God. By Devin Watkins Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa continued his reflection on Paul’s letter to the Galatians in his second Advent sermon for Pope Francis and the […]
A few months ago, I listened to a Clubhouse chat moderated by Adrian Barker, UK watchband supplier and YouTube watch vlogger, on the topic of ‘The Holy Trinity’, which as any watch enthusiast knows. , refers to the Patek Triumvirate. Philippe (PP), Audemars Piguet (AP) and Vacheron Constantin (VC). It is widely believed that these […]
A prayer to recognize the Holy SpiritBy Meg Bucher “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever – the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept it, because it neither sees it nor knows it. But you know him, because he lives […]
Just as we are indebted to Christ to share with us in one way or another the right, which is especially his, to call God our Father and to possess him as such, we are also indebted to him for his loving generosity by sharing with us the right to call Mary our Mother and […]
Through Oscar Amaechina, Opinion contributor | Thursday, September 30, 2021 I recently observed that the least known person in the Trinity is the Holy Spirit. Lack of knowledge of the Holy Spirit could also be responsible for the lack of revival in churches around the world. In 2009, Barna Group conducted a study which found […]
Bob cox BOB COX Faith and Values Advisory Board Salutations to all ! We’re there, mid-September, and fall officially begins on Wednesday. How did I know September 22 was the start of fall? Communication! I read it on one of my calendars (written communication on paper) and also googled it (online communication / digital media). […]
You have probably seen many artists perform the Trinity: at Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, there is the Son of God in the water, God the Father in the clouds, and the third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, hovering like a dove above the head of Jesus. Or sometimes you see them […]
This is another part of a series of excerpts from “What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity,” published by the High Street Press of the MBC (visit highstreet.press). In some ways, the Holy Spirit is the neglected, if not forgotten, member of the Trinity. The biblical doctrines of foreknowledge, election, predestination, and adoption awaken […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Although intellectually difficult to understand, the mystery of the Holy Trinity is understood in the heart as the revelation of God’s love for all men and women, Pope Francis said. The Christian belief that the persons of the Holy Trinity “are not three gods” but rather “one God in three persons” […]
Deut. 4: 32-34, 39-40 / Ps. 33: 4-6, 9, 18-20, 22 / Rom. 8: 14-17 / Mt. 28: 16-20 Last Sunday we celebrated the sending of the Spirit, who sealed God’s new covenant and made a new creation. In this new creation, we live in the family of God, who has revealed himself as a […]
On Trinity Sunday we consider the name of God, Father, Son, and Spirit. It is more than a theological dogma about God. It is also a doctrine about us. It is an expression of who we are. We are baptized in the name of God. May 28, 2021 trinity sunday Readings: Deuteronomy 4: 32-34, 19-40; […]
Pope Francis reflects on the action of the Holy Spirit who is “like a strong wind that blows freely” and invites the faithful to open their hearts to the gift of the Spirit and to come out to witness to the love of the Lord . By Linda Bordoni On Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis invited […]
A reflection for Pentecost Sunday Readings: Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13; John 15: 26-27; 16: 12-15 Our problem with the Holy Spirit is our inability to form a correct image. That is, if we can even speak of having problems with one of the three divine persons, who together form the Holy […]
A reflection for Pentecost Sunday Reading: Acts 2: 1-11 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13 John 15: 26-27; 16: 12-15 Our problem with the Holy Spirit is our inability to form a correct image. That is, if we can even speak of having problems with one of the three divine persons, who together form the Holy […]
Hello from Fort Gibson, Oklahoma! I pray you have a good day. All glory to God, the Giver of all good things, the One who gives us hope “above the sun” in this life and the life to come. Two weeks ago, my article was about some reasons to believe in God. Last week I […]
The Holy Spirit is, according to Christians, the eternal, active and personal presence of God. Major Christian beliefs describe God as a Trinity – three persons in one – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christianity teaches that the Holy Spirit is not a powerful force or a generalized supernatural presence, but a personal being who […]
Create a sacred space in your home, have family members take turns leading the prayer, and establish a prayer routine with your family. These are among the six simple steps suggested by Holy Cross Family Ministries in North Easton as ways to help families engage in prayer, especially during the Advent and Christmas seasons. “As […]
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter [the Holy Spirit], to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him because he lives with you and will be in you. John 14: 16-17 […]
For a majority of Christians, the Holy Spirit is one-third of the Trinity, and memorizing verses on the Spirit of God is encouraged to do so. “The Triune God,” also known as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is mentioned several times in the Bible. There are two symbols in the New Testament that are […]
iStock-Epitavi Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are imparted to those who receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Six are listed in the “Prophecy of Immanuel”, which describes an expected ideal future Davidic king: wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength (courage), knowledge and fear of the Lord (Is 11:2). The translators of the Hebrew Bible into […]
When Paul went to Ephesus and asked the disciples if they were receiving the Holy Spirit, when they believed they replied, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit” (Acts 19). : 1-2). If such a question were to be asked of us today, the answer would most likely be, “Ah, […]
The Church teaches that the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. But what do you know about this mystery? What is his story ? What does it mean? And how to prove it? Here are 12 things to know and share … 1. Where does the word “Trinity” come from? It […]
There are two towns relatively close to us here on the west coast of Florida that are of tremendous historical significance, St Augustine, Florida and Savannah, Georgia. Each was the place where explorers landed and claimed land for their king. June 07, 2020 trinity sundayReadings: Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9; 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13; Gospel: John […]
Why not take this opportunity to enter more deeply with your children into the Trinitarian mystery? The feast of the Holy Trinity is the perfect opportunity to explain this great mystery to your children. Start by talking about the word “Trinity” itself. Why not together try to think of other words beginning with the prefix […]
The Trinity in its Glory, by Jean Fouquet, 1445 © Musée Condé, Chantilly, France June 7, 2020 – John 3: 16-18 Jesus said to Nicodemus: “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that all who believe in him do not get lost but can have eternal life. For God […]
God made man for God. Men, however, live for everything except God. Men are interested in accessible goods. Spiritual and elevated goods are of little interest. And although God knows it, He nevertheless intends man for what is best: participation in the Divine Life of the Most Holy Trinity. And despite the infinite distance between […]
At the start of my college career, a professor of creative philosophy introduced me to René Descartes. The young Jesuit described Descartes as a passionate seeker of certainty. Descartes has decided to doubt everything until he comes to an indisputable fact. Descartes climbed into a closet devoid of sensory distractions where he could doubt in […]
Trinity Sunday, year A First reading: Ex 34: 4b-6, 8-9 Second reading: 2 Cor 13: 11-13 Reading of the Gospel: Jn 3: 16-18 This Sunday we celebrate what the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls “the central mystery” of our faith: that the unique God is not one Person, but three. It is not something […]
I was recently sent an article published in The gleaner March 13, 2020, titled “Father, Son and Holy Spirit – Do They Make a Trinity?” The author concluded: “What the facts show is that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit do not make a Trinity. I would like to look at the facts […]
It is commonly accepted that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit form a Trinity; further, that the concept of the Trinity is difficult to explain but must be accepted by faith. But, does the alleged difficulty in explaining it really expose us to adopting questionable ideas that might be damaging to accept? First […]
God, through the centuries, has revealed himself to holy people to inspire them in their works for his kingdom. Although Jesus, while on earth, alluded to the Holy Spirit in certain events of his speeches and teachings, this was never fully revealed. The Holy Spirit was given by God the Father in answer to Jesus’ […]
Trinity Sunday is a very special Sunday of the liturgical year. The Church year revolves around the orbits of the Sun of Righteousness, Jesus Christ, commemorating his life and activities here on earth, namely: his coming, birth, manifestation, passion, death, resurrection , his ascension and the sending of the Holy Spirit. Trinity Sunday, which is […]
The three meditations are truly Trinitarian: they each express the action of one of the Persons of the Holy Trinity. We are loved. We are forgiven. We are empowered. June 16, 2019 Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityReadings: Proverbs 8:22-31;Romans 5:1-5;Gospel: John 16:12-15 For many years I have encouraged people, young and old, to join […]
Man is created in the image and likeness of God – a tripersonal God, a God who gives life, a God who is Love. If I had a dollar for every priest who could start his Trinity Sunday sermon with, “This is a mystery,” I would be a rich man. The Holy Trinity is a […]
The three meditations are truly Trinitarian: they each express the action of one of the persons of the Holy Trinity. We are loved. We are forgiven. We are empowered. June 16, 2019 Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityReadings: Proverbs 8: 22-31;Romans 5: 1-5;Gospel: John 16: 12-15 For many years, I have encouraged people, young and […]
Sunday Bible Readings, June 16, 2019 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Cycle C 1) Prov 8: 22-31 Psalm 8: 4-9 2) Rom 5: 1-5 Gospel: Jn 16,12-15 divine communion Something remarkable unfolded as Parisians watched the roof and spire of their city’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral quickly ablaze about two months ago. Strangers […]
Artwork depicting God the Father and the Holy Spirit decorates the altar area as Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the beach in Huanchaco, Peru. The Liturgy of Pentecost includes one of the most striking medieval texts of the Roman Missal, “Veni Sancte Spiritus” or “Come Holy Spirit”. (SNC Photo/Paul Haring) By Shemaiah Gonzalez • Catholic […]
From the writings of Reverend Billy Graham Q: I hear a lot of religious people talk about connecting to the spirit world, which sounds “scary,” but Christians themselves seem to place more emphasis on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is all so confusing. Is the Holy Spirit different from the spirit world, and […]
Boston Greek Orthodox Metropolis, Parish Council and members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, announced the arrival of their new Pastor (Proistamenos), Rev. Jon C. Emanuelson, according to a press release from Peter Mars. of the parish council of the Holy Trinity. Emanuelson will begin his pastoral leadership on March 1 at the church in […]
In this way we can experience the mystery of the Holy and Undivided Trinity. When Jesus says: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no one comes to the Father except through me”, does he mean the Holy Trinity? Here is my reasoning. The Way can be understood as the physical aspect of […]
Q: A friend of mine calls the Holy Spirit “her”. I have heard the theory that the Holy Spirit is a feminine manifestation of the divine. Does this conform to Catholic teaching? A: God transcends gender, that is, the divine is neither masculine nor feminine. However, God is a person, not an “it” and therefore […]
UNDERSTANDING GOD By Mgr. John Wynand Katende Monotheists (Jews, Christians, and Muslims) believe that God is far too great for a human to fully understand. There is a huge gap between God and mankind. God belongs to the invisible world and we belong to the visible world. God must therefore reveal himself to us and […]
The main subject, as the title suggests, is the “Throne of Grace” represented in the form of the Trinitarian deity. The Father holds his crucified Son as the Holy Spirit descends on Christ in the form of a dove. May 29, 2018 By Joynel FernandesMasaccio (1401 – 1428), born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone, […]
CS Lewis made a famous analogy of “flatland”, squares and cubes in his Pure christianity. He said that the inhabitants of the plain could not imagine a two-dimensional plane, and that those of this world without a third dimension could not imagine the third. Yet all three do exist, and a cube has a “unit” […]
The Trinity is considered one of the biggest holidays after Easter and Christmas. It is still celebrated on Sunday, eight weeks after Easter Sunday. Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Trinity is an important concept in most […]
Madeleines are the most famous pastries in literature. One of these small French shell-shaped sponge cake, soaked in tea, began the long journey in memory that is Marcel Proust’s masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time. You have what we now call a Proustian moment when an object or incident triggers a flood of long dormant […]
The Greek word used by Jesus for the Spirit is flexible … and rich in meaning. I had a teacher who with lamentations called the Holy Spirit “the Forgotten Person of the Trinity”. (In fact, it offered bonus points to anyone who mentioned the Spirit in class.) There is at least one way to understand […]
According to Christian dogma, one of the doctrines of the Church is the inseparability or oneness of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. She has been called the Holy Trinity, or the Three Persons of Divinity. It is said that God is a trinity in unity, three in one. Since the word Trinity […]
During the summer of my fifth or sixth year, I began to say the Rosary every day. I can’t specify the calendar year, but I’m sure the season was summer. The decision to pray the Rosary was not a surge of devotion on my part. It was my calculated attempt to atone for a serious […]
We often have the impression of forgetting a member of the Trinity. We talk about God a lot, we focus on Jesus a lot, and we seem to ignore or overlook the Holy Spirit. This makes sense, because a spirit can be much more abstract and more difficult to grasp than Jesus as a man, […]
The Holy Spirit is often depicted as a harmless dove.Pixabay The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Holy Trinity, is by no means simply a “power”. He himself is as loving and caring as we know God the Father and God the Son. In fact, if we just get to know Him, we will […]
In short, the Holy Trinity is the belief that the one God subsists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, Jesus (who took flesh in the incarnation and became man) and God the Holy Spirit. They are all God, with the same divine attributes, but relate to each other as Subject and Object. […]
Throughout much of the history of Christianity, the Holy Spirit mentioned so often in the New Testament was not mentioned very often by Christians. But that really started to change at the turn of the twentieth century with the emergence of the Pentecostals and, later, their younger brothers and sisters the charismatics. In fact, this […]
Trinity Sunday is an invitation for us to continue to go beyond ourselves and our own sense of “mine” Everything the Father has is mine. —John 16: 5 There is an African folk tale about three blind men who examine an elephant to try to determine what kind of animal it might be. One grabs […]
Pixabay It is hard to imagine how the disciples felt between the ascension of Jesus and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. They had spent years following Jesus and growing closer to him, watching him die and rise from the dead, only to have him taken from them and ascended to heaven. But the departure […]
Oprah Winfrey’s favorite Bible verse is Acts 17:28. He says: “In God, I live, I move and I have my being.(Wikimedia) As she recalled her childhood memories, acclaimed talk show host and film producer Oprah Winfrey sparked an online debate about the Holy Trinity when she said she once viewed Jesus Christ as her brother. […]
By AnonMoos [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Sunday May 31 is Trinity Sunday–Or, more formally, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. In honor of the holiday, I thought I would discuss the Trinity a bit – what it means, and when the concept of a God who is “Three in One” was officially defined. […]
For the first year of the Global Gospel Project, CT focused on doctrines concerning the person of Jesus; the second year we looked at God the Father. During the third year of the project, we will examine doctrines related to the Holy Spirit. Recently, the Holy Spirit—particularly his role in inspiring expressive and charismatic spiritual […]
The three major monotheistic religions of the world are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. All three claim to worship the one and only God, the God of the Bible. But all three do not agree on who this God is. Most Christians are Trinitarian because they believe in their doctrine of the Trinity. (I was a […]
Most Christians believe in the Trinity since that is what their church teaches. He says that God is an essence composed of three coequal and coeternal persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Thus, the Holy Spirit is considered a Person in its own right. The church hasn’t always believed that. During the […]
This Sunday is Pentecost, when Christians commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles as they celebrated the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. As the gift of tongues suddenly enabled them to speak in many different tongues, malevolent observers said it was merely drunken babbling (a claim to which St. Peter replied, saying that […]