This coming Sunday, we celebrate Trinity Sunday – God continues to reveal Himself to us in the Holy Trinity:-

FATHER (The creator whose presence is revealed in all of creation),

SON (Jesus - who was created out of love by the Father for us),

HOLY SPIRIT (The total and never-ending love between the Father and the Son which is also poured out for us).

As can be seen in the images below, the Trinity is a divine, loving relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

It is like three notes that combine to make one musical chord – each makes an equally profound contribution to the whole.

It is like a three-leaf clover, each leaf an equal and contributing part of the whole.

The Father, Son and Spirit have always been ONE; a divine love, seeking the same good – inviting us to share in this loving relationship. We are all invited to allow the gift of Father, Son and Spirit touch our lives.

As our journey through life continues, the Holy Spirit gradually reveals God’s message so that it speaks to us at appropriate times in our lives, revealing more, and guiding us to God.

Have you ever met a person who has accepted and opened themselves up to the Holy Spirit? You can see the fruits of the Holy Spirit working in them – regardless of whether they are well or unwell, happy or sad, wealthy or poor, they radiate the following:

Love – the kind of love that drives one to want and work for the good of others without seeking reward.

Joy - happiness and contentment that is not dependent on circumstances.

Peace – peace that comes even when circumstances are far from tranquil. Freedom from fear and worry about finances, safety, salvation, and eternal life.

Patience - withstanding challenging situations with perseverance and endurance. Being completely humble and gentle; patient, bearing with others in love.’ Ephesians 4:1-2

Kindness - having moral integrity with kindness and not getting trapped in self-righteousness judgement.

Goodness - uprightness of heart and life, doing good and kind things.

Faithfulness - dependability and trust based on confidence in God and His eternal love for us.

Gentleness - mildness of disposition, humbleness of heart (like Jesus)

Self-control –control of one’s body and its appetites and desires – physically and mentally.

Prayer is a time of allowing the gift of the Holy Trinity - Father, Son and Spirit - reach deeply into our lives. Prayer helps us to grow in love, in friendship, in understanding of the ways of God. The Spirit assists us, revealing God’s message, helping us to recognise how our way of living conforms to what God our Father asks of us and revealing how it does not. Jesus, the Son, shows us the right way through His life example.

May we grow in appreciation that we are created, loved and made holy by the continuing action and presence of the Holy Trinity.

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