Pentecost Sunday and Holy Trinity Sunday

The Season of Easter concluded last Sunday with the celebration of Pentecost. Pentecost is the BIRTHDAY of the Church because it marks the official beginning of Jesus’ CHURCH (people of God). The Holy Spirit came upon the apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem after Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus gives his apostles the gift of the Holy Spirit to help them ‘GO OUT’ in the world and continue the work he has begun (spreading his message about God; about peace, love, mercy, etc ).

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”(Jn 20:21). “I will send you the Helper from the Father. The Helper is the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father. (John 15:26-27)  

This coming Sunday, we celebrate Trinity Sunday – God continues to reveal Himself to us in the Holy Trinity:- FATHER(creator), SON (Jesus), and HOLY SPIRIT.  The mystery of the Trinity is difficult to put into words. It is a divine, loving relationship. St Ignatius spoke of the Trinity in terms of three notes that combine to make one musical chord – each makes an equally profound contribution to the whole.

The Father, Son and Spirit have always been ONE; they act of one accord, seeking the same good – loving us, sharing their truth and sharing all they are. We are invited to allow the gift of Father, Son and Spirit touch our lives and to find ourselves in relationship with them and one another.

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.

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, redeemed and made holy by the continuing action and presence of the Holy Trinity.   

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD by supporting our Mini Vinnies WINTER APPEAL

Donation of the following items would be greatly appreciated:

• New thick socks
• New gloves/mittens
• Coats and scarves
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets/donnas

 (please make sure any used items are in reasonable condition)