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The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Alongside the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary is deeply cherished by Catholics around the world. Consequently, June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and August to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This celebration is a devotion that highlights the life, virtues, and purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is depicted with her heart surrounded by roses and flames; sometimes, it is pierced by a sword, symbolizing her sorrows (cf. Luke 2:35).
It is crucial to note that the Immaculate Heart of Mary is venerated, not worshipped. We worship God alone. But what does it mean to venerate? According to the dictionary, to venerate means to show profound respect, honor, or reverence toward someone or something due to their dignity, great virtues, or what they represent. Therefore, we venerate the Virgin Mary, the saints, and the angels because of their exemplary lives and their closeness to God. Let us remember that worship is the absolute adoration of God—the acknowledgment of His Divinity and total surrender—which is offered only to God.
Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary gained special significance in the 20th century through the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. During these apparitions, the Virgin called for devotion to the First Saturdays, the praying of the Holy Rosary, and the consecration of Russia; she also indicated that her Immaculate Heart would be the refuge leading to God. Subsequently, several Popes have consecrated the world to her Immaculate Heart.
Pope Saint John Paul II stated, “From Mary, we learn to love Christ, her Son and the Son of God… From her, we learn to be ever faithful, to trust that God’s Word will be fulfilled in us, and that nothing is impossible for God” (translated from Spanish). Alongside the designation of August as the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we observe other Marian celebrations that honor the Mother of the Lord during this month. On August 15, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, acknowledging that she was assumed body and soul into heaven.
On August 22, the Church also commemorates the feast of Saint Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth. Both of these celebrations are highlighted in the praying of the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Furthermore, the Catholic Church in Ireland celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Knock on August 21. Although August 8 marks the feast of Saint Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Dominicans, we could say that we are still honoring Our Lady, for it was to Saint Dominic that the Blessed Virgin Mary entrusted the devotion of the Holy Rosary in 1208.
My brothers and sisters, let us venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary—not only in August but every day of the year—through our love, honor, and devotion to the Holy Rosary.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
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Intercessor or Mediator
Many people confuse the roles of intercessor and mediator. I have heard many say that we cannot pray to the Virgin Mary or the Saints because the only mediator is Our Lord Jesus Christ—as He Himself states in the Gospel: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (cf. John 14:6). This is, of course, true in the sense that Jesus is the sole mediator between God and human beings. However, being a mediator is different from being an intercessor.
What is the difference between a mediator and an intercessor? Let us begin with the definition of an intercessor. An intercessor is someone who steps in on behalf of another person to present their needs to God. We see this clearly in the Sacred Scriptures. The most common example is Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Gospel of John, we see Mary speaking on behalf of the couple celebrating their wedding at Cana. They had run out of wine, so she spoke to her Son, Jesus, asking Him to perform the miracle of providing more wine for the wedding feast (cf. John 2:1-12). Yet Mary is not the only one who intercedes. Consider the centurion who speaks on behalf of his gravely ill servant; he intercedes with Jesus, asking Him to heal his servant (cf. Matthew 8:5-17). We also see intercession in the Old Testament: Abraham speaks to God, asking Him not to destroy the city (cf. Genesis 18:16–33). Likewise, we become intercessors ourselves when we pray for one another. That is why it is important to offer our petitions during the Eucharist and in our personal prayer. We pray to the Saints asking for their intercession because they are alive in Heaven; for God is a God of the living, not of the dead (cf. Matthew 22:32; Luke 20:37-38). In the Book of Revelation, we see the twenty-four elders presenting the prayers of the Saints to God (cf. Revelation 5:8). We thus see how intercession is offered by all of us.
On the other hand, Jesus Christ is the sole mediator between God and human beings. Christ is the mediator because He uses the Cross as the means for our salvation. The Cross is the bond uniting God and us; it is also the bond uniting humanity itself. That is why Jesus is the center of our faith. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (cf. John 14:6). Jesus is the Good Shepherd and, at the same time, the gate through which one enters the sheepfold (cf. John 10:1–21). Jesus is the living water (cf. John 4:4–42). Jesus is the Bread of Life (cf. John 6:51). I could go on citing biblical passages that demonstrate why Jesus is the only mediator, and why we should follow Him alone.
I hope we have gained a better understanding of what it means to be an intercessor and a mediator. We can be intercessors, but the only One who mediates for us is Jesus Christ. Therefore, my family, let us pray for one another and present all our prayers, supplications, petitions, and offerings to Jesus Christ, the only One who leads us to the house of our Heavenly Father.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
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The voices of our Pastors
Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Fr. Hart Each July 16, the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of the Mount Carmel. I have a special connection with this Marian advocation, because my home parish is Our Lady of the Mount Carmel in Medellín, Colombia. I want all of us to hear from our beloved Pastor, Fr. Hart, about this wonderful celebration of our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
Our Lady of the Mount Carmel
By Fr. William Hart | July 15, 1984
Maybe you remember… and maybe you do not. Still most of us on the occasion of First Communion were invested with the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Although most of us did not really understand what was going on, we were initiated into the blessed and favored union of the Carmelites on whom Our Blessed Mother has showered special gifts and promises. Quite a common experience today is to hear some scorn poured out on the Scapular and its promises. I do not join or endorse such derision. I have learned something about Carmel since my First Holy Communion. When I had the opportunity once in my life, I made sure that I visited Mount Carmel and its Monastery. It was in the very early hours of the morning. Again not uncommon, there was little peace in the Holy Land where the Mount of Carmel is. Still, I was happy to be able to be there. And so:
FEAST OF THE MOUNT CARMEL – I CALL ON ALL OF YOU ENROLLED IN THE ORDER OF CARMEL. You must renew your love for her… and your confidence. Surely you could be saved without special devotion to Mary, but we are told on the greatest spiritual authority that it is a difficult road to tread without her. Be ON GUARD now lest you lose hold on the Refuge of Sinners and the Help of Christians. Sometimes I believe that she is the best hope we have to save our immortal souls. If that sounds a bit old-fashioned, you had best know that it is as true as ever.
QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY, PRAY FOR ALL SINNERS.
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Comboni Missionaries
Fr. John Richard Kyankaaga This coming weekend, July 18 & 19, Fr. John Richard Kyankaaga, MCCJ will be in our parish to talk about the missions that he and his community are doing. Fr. John Richard Kyankaaga, MCCJ was born in Buwunga, Masaka District in Uganda on February 14, 1964. He did both his elementary and secondary education in Uganda. In 1983, he started his formation journey to missionary life and priesthood in the Congregation of the Comboni Missionaries, first in Uganda (1983-1986) in the initial three years of training in Philosophy and then in Kenya where he did his Novitiate (1986-1988) and Theological Studies (1988-1992). He took his first vows in 1988 and was ordained as a priest on June 20, 1992.
As his first assignment, he was sent to Egypt for the study of Arabic and Islam in 1992 and eventually to Sudan in 1994 for missionary apostolate. While in Sudan he worked in Khartoum and in the restive region of Darfur in the west of the country, where he served as parish priest (Pastor) for four years. In 2000, the Superiors sent him to Rome for studies in Sacred Theology, with specialization in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, obtaining a PhD in 2006. From 2005 to the end of 2016, he was Director of the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Cairo, founded by the Comboni Missionaries to prepare missionaries, both religious and lay, to work as missionaries in Islamic countries. In 2017, he was elected and appointed Provincial (Regional) Superior of the Comboni Missionaries for the Egypt Sudan Province. He served in this capacity until the end of 2022.
In 2023 he was back in Rome for a sabbatical Year and since August, 2023 he is serving as educator in Uganda, preparing young seminarians for future missionary service in the Church. He speaks several languages: fluent in English, Italian and Arabic, basic French and he understands Spanish. He speaks a few African languages like Swahili besides a number of some Ugandan native languages and dialects. Fr. Richard is not a stranger in the US, as this will be his 10th visit to the country.
The Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus were founded in 1867 by Saint Daniel Comboni, the first Bishop of Central Africa. Today, the Comboni Missionaries number close to 1,500, with an equal number of Comboni Missionary Sisters. Together, they serve in over forty countries in Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
The Comboni Missionaries remain true to their original calling as missionaries, and often serve where the Church is new and where people are just forming their Christian identity. They also serve in marginalized communities, including in some of the most impoverished places on Earth. Their parishes can be the size of American States, or within the slums of the developing world. Emphasis is given to evangelization, and to service to people who are poor, many of whom have no place else to turn.
Funds collected through the Missionary Cooperative Plan are directed to projects in Africa and Latin America to evangelize, educate (especially girls and young women), and create better living conditions, such as through clinics and the provision of clean water. Beneficiaries range from street vendors in Peru to the Pygmies in the Central African Republic to desert dwellers in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Kenya.
In North America, the Comboni Missionaries have a contingent of 30 members in Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Newark and Hamilton, Ontario. Their North American Mission center is at 1318 Nagel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!Fr. Jorge Ramirez
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Saint Peter and St. Paul
Saint Peter and Saint Paul by El Greco, painted ca.1590 Last Monday, June 29, the Catholic Church celebrated the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. This solemnity holds great importance and special significance for the life and history of the Church. Let us begin with Saint Peter.
Peter was a fisherman; fishermen belonged to the lower-middle or working class of Jewish society. Although they lived on the edge of poverty, they were not considered the most marginalized (such as beggars or day laborers). They were part of Galilee’s productive workforce and owned their own resources. Consequently, Peter did not have the same level of education as the high priests, Pharisees, or scribes. Despite this, Jesus chose him as the head of the Church after Peter made his profession of faith. This event is recorded in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 16:13–20; Mark 8:27–30; and Luke 9:18–21). Peter’s words and the Lord Jesus’s decision to entrust His Church to him are so significant that the Gospels recount this event. Saint John also narrates how Jesus entrusted His Church to Peter in a different context, asking him if he loved Him and receiving an affirmative answer (cf. John 21:15–19). Jesus granted Peter full authority to guide the Church.
On the other hand, we have Saint Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Paul was a Jewish Pharisee and a Roman citizen who, initially known as Saul, persecuted the Mystical Body of Christ—the Church. After his conversion (cf. Acts of the Apostles 9:1–19), Paul began preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles—that is, to all those who did not belong to the Jewish community. Paul undertook several journeys and established various communities, or churches. He wrote a number of letters to these communities—such as the letters to the Romans, the Corinthians, the Ephesians, and others—which are found in the Bible. Paul dedicated his life to preaching the Gospel, just as Peter did.
Thus, Peter and Paul were great apostles who always proclaimed the truth of Christ to all people. Peter preached to the people of Israel, and Paul to the Gentiles. Both gave their lives for the Gospel; Peter was crucified upside down, and Paul was beheaded. Let us learn from Peter and Paul to profess our faith in Christ Jesus and to proclaim the Gospel, regardless of the difficulties we may face. Likewise, let us pray for Peter’s successor, Pope Leo XIV. He needs our prayers so that he may continue to shepherd the Church according to the heart of Christ.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
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Let’s talk about Vocation
The word vocation comes from the Latin word Vocare which means call. God is calling all of us. The first calling is to live. Life is the first and most important call that God is making to us. For this reason, no one has the right to terminate the life of any person. Life is the universal vocation because we are called to love, serve, and grow in holiness regardless of our specific path. St. Paul in the letter to the Corinthians says that we have one Spirit but different charisms (cf. 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11). These charisms are the different acts, works, activities that we develop in our lives and make our calling special allowing us to serve God with dignity.
Some are architects, police officers, artists, teachers, administrators, builders, chefs, politicians, cleaners, players, doctors, nurses, priests, and so on. Talking about priests, it is necessary that we recognize the three degrees of priesthood: Episcopate (these are the Bishops), Presbyterate (these are the Priests), and Diaconate (these are the Deacons). For instance, we have the Most Reverend John S. Bonnici (Bishop), me – Reverend Fr. Jorge Ramirez (Priest), and Gary Terrana and Michael Shoene (Deacons). All of us received the sacrament of Holy Orders and have the apostolic mission of teaching the Gospel of the Lord.
Talking about deacons, we appreciate all the service of Dc. Gary Terrana and congratulate Dc. Michael Schoene for his ordination this past May 30th at Sacred Heart Cathedral. We need to understand that we have two kinds of deacons in the sacrament of the Holy Orders. First, we have transitional deacons. They are single men who are ordained as deacons usually for a period of 1 year because they are preparing themselves in the seminary to be ordained as priests. For instance, I was ordained as a deacon on June 6, 2015, and then as a priest on June 4, 2016. Second, we have permanent deacons who usually are married and have a family. Their ministry is exactly the same.
The Diocese of Rochester explains what a deacon is and requirements for a man to be a candidate for the program of permanent deaconate.
“The deacon is a man of faith, who is called from the community that already recognizes his dedication to service. He makes a lifetime commitment to serving the People of God by proclaiming the Word, assisting and presiding at liturgies, and ministering in the areas of charity and social justice. A deacon gives witness to his availability to the community by addressing present and emerging needs of the Church. The Diocese is inviting interested men of strong and active faith, who can demonstrate a record of service in the communities in which they live, work and worship, who may wish to explore a possible call to ordained ministry as a permanent deacon, to first speak with their pastor for an initial conversation. They may also contact Deacon Edward Giblin, Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, at edward.giblin@dor.org, for additional information. A potential candidate must be at least 35 years of age and no older than 62 years of age at the time of ordination after a five (5) year period of formation. He must be in good health, emotionally mature, have stable relationships and must have the wholehearted support of his wife (if married) and family to enter the phase of inquiry. Because the parish is the primary experience of Church for most inquirers, the parish community is asked as well to invite from among its members men who exhibit strong faith and a spirit of service and encourage them to consider a possible vocation to the permanent diaconate. The Diocese anticipates that the next formation class will begin in Fall 2027, with the application process beginning in early 2027.”
Men… if you are thinking of becoming a permanent deacon, I would be happy to talk to you and answer your questions. The Church always needs more ministers to work in the vineyard of the Lord.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
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The Voice of our Pastors
Dear family of the Most Holy Trinity Church.
In continuation of our 165th anniversary, let us read the words from Father Tim Horan on this Father’s Day. God bless all the Fathers.Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
God bless you and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramírez
Mark, John, Philip (Fr. Tim’s dad), and Josephine Horan (Akron, OH, c. 1925) 
Thanks Dad
By Fr. Tim Horan
June 17, 2012We take special care each year to let mothers know how grateful we are for the countless acts of kindness and thoughtfulness they have offered so their family might grow healthfully and happily.
So now it’s your turn Dad. Happy Father’s Day.
It’s sort of hard to put into words but your day feels different than mom’s. It was easy, and fun actually, to let mother know how much we love her and appreciate all she means to us. But when it comes time to let you know how special you are we get tongue tied. It’s harder to say all those soft and loving things to you. At least for this son.
Why? Well sometimes it’s because you weren’t very soft. And sometimes your loving came with a sternness attached to it. We never doubted your love Dad, it’s just that we seldom talked about it — and that seemed just fine with you.
Well today is your day, and we’re not going to let you get out of this without hearing just what your love has meant to us!! So here’s why we love you Dad (from this particular son – in no particular order):
- For your hands that were big and strong and lifted me on to your shoulders.
- For your voice that could pierce the noise of a crowd when you called my name.
- For your promise to come back to get me no matter where I was, and you always did!
- For going to Mass and Communion every time I served Mass for six years in grade school. Your faith awakened mine.
- For teaching me how to treat women — beginning with my sisters!!
- For standing up to my teenage moods and telling me when my behavior was not up to your standards.
- For loving my mother, your wife.
- For insisting that we learn in school and bring that knowledge into conversation with adults.
- For knowing just when to stop my whining (not too soon, but not a second too long).
- For making me want to make you proud – this has been a huge guide for life – “What would make Dad proud?”
- For that look you gave me the day I was ordained a priest.
- For working so hard and in so many thankless ways to make our home safe and free from fear…so Mom could make it fun and happy!!
- For showing me how to work so as to be proud of what I’ve done.
- For not cursing in front of me until I turned 18.
- For never, never backing down from a bully.
- For never, never (to the best of my knowledge) telling a lie. Your word was gold.
- And lastly… for giving me something to think about when I said the words “Our Father who art in heaven…”
Thanks Dad. Don’t expect these words tomorrow!!
Fr. Tim
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Heart Ablaze with Love
June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most beloved devotions in the Catholic Church. The image of the Sacred Heart reveals to us the deepest mystery of our faith: the infinite love of Christ for every human being.
In sacred images, the Heart of Jesus is often shown encircled by thorns, crowned with a cross, and aflame with divine love. These symbols remind us that Christ’s love is not merely sentimental; it is sacrificial. The thorns represent the wounds inflicted by sin, the cross recalls His saving Passion, and the flames signify the burning charity with which He loves the world.
The devotion to the Sacred Heart was greatly promoted through the visions of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the seventeenth century. Jesus revealed to her His Heart “which has so loved men” and expressed His desire that people come to know and respond to that love. Through prayer, reparation, and trust, the faithful are invited to draw close to the Heart of Christ.
In a world often marked by division, anxiety, and loneliness, the Sacred Heart offers a message of hope. Jesus does not love us from a distance. He knows our struggles, carries our burdens, and invites us to rest in His mercy. As He says in the Gospel:, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart calls each of us to reflect on how we respond to Christ’s love. Do we make time for prayer? Do we extend mercy to others? Do we trust in God’s providence, even amid difficulties? The Heart of Jesus remains open to all who seek Him.
On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops consecrated the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us all consecrate also ourselves to Jesus and His Sacred Heart with love.
Let us pray…
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: You know the longings of our hearts, and you desire that we enjoy friendship with you. From your pierced side, you have poured out the wellspring of life, for which we thirst. Your heart burns with a love for all people to return to a right relationship with you. We celebrate the abundant gifts you have given this nation, founded on the self-evident truths that our Creator has endowed all people with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We make reparation for the offenses against you and against human dignity that have taken place in this nation. May our hearts be united to yours, so that our families and communities enjoy peace and happiness; may broken relationships be reconciled, injustices repaired, and the wounds of our land be healed. May your holy Catholic Church serve as a sign, pointing all people to your infinite love. O Desire of Nations and Center of History, we ask you to bless these United States of America. Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
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Corpus Christi: Celebrating the Real Presence of Jesus
Each year, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, commonly known as Corpus Christi. This beautiful feast invites us to deepen our love for the Holy Eucharist and to proclaim with joy the Church’s belief in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) number 1407 says, “The Eucharist is the heart and summit of the Church’s life.” Therefore, all of us should praise the Lord who is alive and truly present in the Holy Communion. The Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus is present through the words of consecration that the priest recites in each Mass. Even though our physical eyes see a host (bread) and wine, our spiritual ones see the real presence of Jesus. This is a mystery of faith and is a central teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.
The feast of Corpus Christi was established in the thirteenth century to honor this profound mystery. Inspired by the visions of Saint Juliana of Liège, also known as St. Juliana of Cornillon, and promoted by Pope Urban IV, the celebration became an opportunity for the entire Church to give thanks for the gift of the Eucharist. Throughout the centuries, Catholics have gathered on this solemn day to worship Christ truly present among His people.
One of the most cherished traditions associated with Corpus Christi is the Eucharistic procession. The Blessed Sacrament is carried in a monstrance through streets, neighborhoods, and parish grounds as the faithful follow in prayer and song. This public witness reminds the world that Christ is not confined within church walls, but walks with His people. The procession is a powerful expression of faith, proclaiming that Jesus remains present and active in our lives today. For this reason, we will have our Corpus Christi procession at the end of the 10:30 am Mass, with adoration and benediction. I hope you can walk with me in this procession.
Corpus Christi also calls us to examine our relationship with the Lord in the Eucharist. Do we approach Holy Communion with reverence and gratitude? Do we spend time in Eucharistic adoration, allowing Christ to speak to our hearts? Do we recognize Him not only in the Blessed Sacrament but also in the poor, the suffering, and those in need of our love? Let us praise the Lord who is living in the Eucharist, believing the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:51).
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
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Undivided Unity
The Roman Catholic Church is celebrating this weekend the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. St. John in his first letter says, “God is love” (1 John 4:8). God is a community of love between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Therefore, God’s love is perfect. During the History of Salvation, God is revealing Himself as One and Triune God. He is not distant to human reality, but He is very close to us. God, the Father, created all the Universe and spoke to different people in the Old Testament, such as the patriarchs or the prophets. God, the Son, is sent by the Father to redeem humankind through His passion, death, and resurrection. God, the Holy Spirit, came to give life to the Church and teach us the truth that comes from the Father giving us His gifts and fruits. The triune God has been present in our lives.
The Most Holy Trinity is a mystery of faith. But, how it is possible that God is only one God and at the same time He is three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is only by God’s grace that we can believe in this wonderful mystery. St. Augustine, a saint who helped the Church to build her foundations through philosophy, tried to understand the reality of the Holy Trinity. There is a story about him when he was trying to understand this mystery. I want to share this story with you.
The child by the seaside. The story goes as follows:
While Augustine was working on his book On the Trinity, he was walking by the seaside one day, meditating on the difficult problem of how God could be three Persons at once. He came upon a little child. The child had dug a little hole in the sand, and with a small spoon or seashell was scooping water from the sea into the small hole. Augustine watched him for a while and finally asked the child what he was doing. The child answered that he would scoop all the water from the sea and pour it into the little hole in the sand. ‘What?’ Augustine said. ‘That is impossible. Obviously, the sea is too large and the hole too small.’ ‘Indeed,’ said the child, ‘but I will sooner draw all the water from the sea and empty it into this hole than you will succeed in penetrating the mystery of the Holy Trinity with your limited understanding.’ Augustine turned away in amazement and when he looked back the child had disappeared (medievalists.net).
It is not important to understand the mystery of the Holy Trinity. What really matters is to have a close encounter with God who loves us. God wants us to receive His love, which is perfect, and to share this love with our brothers and sisters. Let us celebrate this solemnity with faith and joy because this weekend is not only the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, but it is also our feast day. Let us remember that all of us belong to this wonderful family of Holy Trinity Church.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramirez
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
