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The Holy Trinity: Not a Puzzle to Solve, but Three Divine Persons to Love

The Holy Trinity: A Relationship of Love

Many people spend their lives trying to figure out the mystery of the Holy Trinity. While there is certainly much to learn about this great mystery of faith, the Holy Trinity is not primarily something to figure out. The Trinity is Someone to know, Someone to love, and Someone with whom we are called to have a personal relationship.

The mission of every Christian is to enter into an intimate relationship with each Person of the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

God the Father: Our Loving Creator

The first Person of the Trinity is God the Father. He is our Creator and the source of all life. Out of infinite love, He created each one of us with a purpose.

God made us to know Him, love Him, and serve Him in this world so that we may be happy with Him forever in Heaven. Every blessing we enjoy, every breath we take, and every opportunity we receive comes from His loving hand.

The Father is not distant or indifferent. He knows us personally. He knows our joys, our struggles, our hopes, and our fears. Like the loving father in the parable of the Prodigal Son, He constantly waits for us to return to Him and experience His mercy and love.

Jesus Christ: The Greatest Act of Love in History

The second Person of the Trinity is Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Jesus is the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings. He is God made man, the perfect revelation of the Father’s love. Out of endless mercy and infinite grace, He chose to enter into the brokenness of our world.

He did not have to do this. Yet He willingly stepped into our suffering, our pain, and our sin. It is the most magnificent and majestic act of love in human history.

Through His death on the Cross, Jesus paid the price for our salvation. Through His Resurrection, He conquered sin and death. He opened the gates of Heaven and invited all humanity into the family of God.

Eternal life is now available to every person who chooses to accept His gift of salvation and follow Him.

When we look upon the Cross, we do not merely see suffering. We see love. We see sacrifice. We see the heart of God reaching out to humanity.

As Jesus Himself said:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)

The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of Love, Wisdom, and Power

The third Person of the Trinity is the Holy Spirit, often called the Paraclete, the Advocate, and the Spirit of Truth.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Love, Wisdom, Joy, and Power.

Before Pentecost, the Apostles often struggled to understand the mission Jesus had entrusted to them. They were fearful, uncertain, and confused.

Then everything changed.

When the Holy Spirit descended upon them at Pentecost, they were transformed. The timid became courageous. The confused gained wisdom. The fearful became bold witnesses for Christ.

The Holy Spirit empowered the Apostles to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world. In many ways, Pentecost was the birth of Christianity as a worldwide mission.

The same Holy Spirit who transformed the Apostles is available to us today. He guides us, teaches us, strengthens us, comforts us, and fills us with the gifts necessary to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives.

When we invite the Holy Spirit into our hearts, He helps us grow in holiness and draws us closer to both the Father and the Son.

Living in Relationship with the Trinity

The Christian life is not merely about following rules or understanding doctrines. It is about living in a loving relationship with God.

We pray to the Father.

We follow Jesus Christ.

We are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

The Father loves us into existence.

The Son redeems us through His sacrifice.

The Holy Spirit transforms us from within.

Every Mass, every prayer, every act of love, and every moment of faith brings us deeper into the life of the Holy Trinity.

The mystery of the Trinity will always be greater than our understanding. Yet God does not ask us to fully comprehend Him. He invites us to know Him, trust Him, and love Him.

May we grow each day in our relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, until the day we see God face to face and experience the fullness of His love forever in Heaven.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Suggested Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

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May 31, 2026
This Sunday We Celebrate Penecost
Pentecost: The Birth of Christianity

The Day the World Changed Forever

Fifty days after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, a fearful group of believers gathered together in an Upper Room in Jerusalem. This moment, known as Pentecost, would become the birth of Christianity and the beginning of the Church that would spread throughout the entire world.

The setting was the same Upper Room where Jesus had celebrated the Last Supper with His Apostles before His crucifixion. Present were the Apostles, disciples, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The doors were locked tight because they were afraid. The Pharisees and Sadducees, who had demanded the death of Jesus, still held power and influence. The followers of Christ feared persecution, imprisonment, and even death.

Yet Jesus had promised them something extraordinary. Before ascending into Heaven, He told them to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit. They prayed together faithfully, waiting for the fulfillment of Christ’s promise.

Then suddenly, everything changed.

The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Without warning, a mighty sound like a rushing wind filled the entire house. It was loud enough to draw attention throughout the city. Then appeared what Scripture describes as tongues of fire resting upon each person gathered in the room.

The Holy Spirit descended upon them with power.

Fear disappeared instantly. The timid followers of Christ were transformed into bold witnesses of the Gospel. The Apostles began speaking in different languages they had never learned, empowered by the Holy Spirit so that people from every nation could understand the message of God.

Jerusalem was overflowing with visitors at that time. Jewish pilgrims from across the known world had gathered for the City. Many heard the sound and rushed toward the Upper Room to discover what was happening.

A great crowd gathered in amazement. They could not understand how these ordinary Galileans were suddenly speaking in the languages of many different nations. Some were astonished, while others mocked and accused them of being drunk.

But this was not confusion. This was the power of God.

Peter’s Powerful Sermon

Then Peter, once the fisherman who had denied Jesus three times, stood boldly before the crowd filled with the Holy Spirit. No longer afraid, he proclaimed the truth about Jesus Christ with courage and authority.

Peter explained that Jesus was the promised Messiah foretold by the prophets. He preached about Christ’s crucifixion, Resurrection, and victory over death. He called the people to repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ.

His words pierced the hearts of the listeners.

That very day, about 3,000 people were baptized and added to the community of believers. What began as a frightened group hiding behind locked doors became the living Church of Jesus Christ.

Pentecost marks the birth of Christianity because it was the moment the Gospel began spreading openly to the world. The Holy Spirit empowered ordinary men and women to accomplish extraordinary things for God.

The Meaning of Pentecost Today

Pentecost is not merely an event from ancient history. It remains a living reminder that God still fills His people with power, courage, wisdom, and love through the Holy Spirit.

The same Holy Spirit who transformed the Apostles can transform us today. Fear can become courage. Weakness can become strength. Division can become unity. Through the Holy Spirit, believers are called to carry the light of Christ into the world.

Just as the Apostles emerged from the Upper Room to proclaim the Good News, Christians today are called to step out in faith and share the love of Jesus Christ with others.

Pentecost reminds us that Christianity was never meant to remain hidden behind locked doors. It was born to change the world.

Scripture References
- Acts 2:1-41
- John 14:16-17
- Luke 24:49
Suggested Closing Prayer

“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Give us courage to proclaim the Gospel and strength to live according to Your will. Amen.”

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May 23, 2026
Go Make a Difference in the World
Let the Light of God Shine Through You

In a world filled with noise, confusion, and struggle, there is still one force powerful enough to change hearts, restore hope, and transform lives — the love of God working through His people.

God did not create us to simply exist. He created us to shine. Every smile, every encouraging word, every act of kindness, and every prayer can become a reflection of His presence in the world.

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we begin to see others differently. We become more patient, more compassionate, more forgiving, and more willing to serve. The Holy Spirit guides us to become light in dark places, life where there is discouragement, and love where there is pain.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14

God Dwells Within Us

One of the greatest truths in the Christian faith is that God desires to dwell within us. Through faith, prayer, and surrender, our hearts become a place where His Spirit lives and moves.

Sometimes people search everywhere for peace, purpose, and joy, not realizing that God is already calling them from within. When we open our hearts to Him, He renews our minds, strengthens our spirits, and teaches us how to love others more deeply.

Our souls become a living testimony of God’s grace.

We are not meant to walk alone. God’s Spirit gives us courage when we are afraid, wisdom when we are uncertain, and hope when life feels difficult.

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?” — 1 Corinthians 6:19

Respond to God’s Creative Work in Your Life

God is continually working within each of us. He plants dreams, purpose, creativity, and compassion into our hearts. The question is not whether God is calling us — the question is whether we are willing to respond.

You do not have to be famous to make a difference.
You do not need wealth or status to change someone’s life.

A simple act of love can become a miracle for someone else.
- Encourage someone who feels discouraged
- Pray for someone in need
- Help a neighbor
- Share God’s love with kindness and humility
- Be a voice of peace in a divided world
These small acts become seeds of hope that God can multiply beyond what we can imagine.

Be Light, Life, and Love

The world needs more than opinions and arguments. It needs people who carry the Spirit of God with gentleness, truth, and compassion.

Today is a new opportunity to make a difference.

Let your life reflect God’s glory.
Let your words bring healing.
Let your actions reveal His love.

And wherever you go, may others see the light of Christ shining through you.

Final Prayer

Heavenly Father, fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Help us become vessels of Your love, peace, and truth. Give us the grace and faith to believe that You truly dwell within us. May our hearts become a reflection of heaven, and may our lives inspire others to seek You. Teach us to respond to Your creative work within us and to boldly make a difference in the world through Your love. Amen.

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May 17, 2026
One Hour With Christ
One Hour That Can Change the World

A Call to Christ’s Prayer-Force for the Unevangelized

“Please… if you are honestly concerned about making Christ known to literally every creature—give God one hour every day.”

Those words are not merely a request. They are a summons.

Across mountains and deserts, hidden villages and crowded cities, billions have never heard the name of Jesus Christ proclaimed in truth. Entire peoples remain unreached. Souls are born, live, and die without ever hearing the Gospel.

And yet heaven has not left them without hope.

God has called a prayer-force.

Not everyone can cross oceans.
Not everyone can preach in hostile lands.
Not everyone can translate Scripture or plant churches.

But every believer can pray.

The Forgotten Frontline

Prayer is not preparation for the battle.

Prayer is the battle.

Before every great movement of God, there was intercession.

Before revival—prayer.
Before missions breakthroughs—prayer.
Before strongholds fell—prayer.

The unreached fields of the world are not opened first by strategy, but by spiritual warfare.

As the Lord asked His disciples in Bible:

“What, could you not watch with me one hour?”
— Matthew 26:40

That question still echoes.

Can we not give one hour?

One Hour Daily for the Nations

Imagine if believers everywhere covenanted to offer one focused hour each day for:
- The totally unevangelized peoples
- Protection and boldness for missionaries
- Bible translation among hidden language groups
- Open doors in closed nations
- Revival in resistant regions
- Laborers sent into the harvest
One hour.

Not spare time.
Not leftovers.

Consecrated time.

An offering.

A sacrifice.

A weapon.

Do You Love Them Enough to Pray?

There are mothers who have never heard of Christ.

Children growing up without the Gospel.

Villages untouched by the cross.

People for whom no one may be praying.

Unless you do.

Love is proven in sacrifice.

Do we love the unreached enough to carry them before God?

Do we “pay the price” of hidden spiritual battle?

Because prayer costs something:
- Time
- Discipline
- Perseverance
- Self-denial
But what is one hour compared to eternity?

The Hour That Moves Heaven

One praying saint can shake nations.

Prayer opens prison doors.
Prayer breaks demonic resistance.
Prayer prepares hearts before missionaries arrive.

History proves it.

The great missionary awakenings were birthed on praying knees.

And perhaps the final great harvest before Christ’s return will be also.

Could your one hour help open a tribe in the mountains of Asia?
Could your intercession protect a worker in Africa?
Could your hidden prayers help bring the Gospel where no witness yet stands?

Yes.

Because God works through praying people.

How to Give God One Hour

Bishop Fulton J Sheen

Fulton J. Sheen teaches that meditation is not mainly about asking God for things, but about surrendering ourselves to God so He can shape us.

Summary:

According to Bishop Sheen, meditation is:
- Entering God’s presence by quieting distractions and shutting out the noise of the world.
- Surrendering our will to God’s will, letting Him guide our thoughts, words, and actions.
- Seeing ourselves truthfully, allowing Divine truth to expose self-deception, pride, and selfishness.
- Silencing the ego so we can hear the desires of God’s heart rather than our own restless demands.
- Training the soul, using our mind and faculties not for idle speculation but to conform more fully to God.
- Purifying our perspective, freeing us from bias, wishful thinking, and attachments that hinder union with God.
- Remembering our dependence on God, recognizing Him as the source of our existence and salvation.
- Offering ourselves to God, not primarily petitioning Him to serve our wishes, but asking Him to use us for His glory.
Core idea:

For Sheen, meditation is a loving act of self-surrender and transformation, where we move from self-centeredness to God-centeredness. It is less “Lord, give me what I want,” and more “Lord, make me what You want.”

A beautiful line that captures his meaning might be: Meditation is not using God, but allowing God to use us.

Faithful.

Powerful.

Join God’s Prayer-Force

The world does not need more spectators.

It needs intercessors.

Hidden warriors.

Watchmen on the walls.

Those willing to answer Christ:

Yes, Lord—
I will watch with You one hour.

One hour a day.

For souls.

For nations.

For the glory of God among every people.

Will you give Him that hour?

Will you love them enough to pray?

Prayer Commitment

Lord Jesus, enlist me in Your prayer-force. Teach me to watch with You one hour each day. Burden my heart for those who have never heard. Use my prayers to prepare the nations for Your Gospel and Your glory. Amen.

“Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations…” — Psalm 2:8

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April 27, 2026
The Two Commandments That Change Everything

Learning to Love God, Your Neighbor, and Yourself

In the time of Jesus, religious life for the Jewish people was shaped not only by the Ten Commandments but by 613 laws—guidelines meant to help people avoid breaking God’s covenant. These laws were intended as protection, a hedge around holiness.

But over time, many became so focused on the rules that they lost sight of the deeper purpose behind them—the heart of the Torah, the spirit of mercy, and the living message of God.

Then came Jesus, with the genius of divine simplicity.

When asked which commandment was greatest, Jesus distilled all the law and the prophets into two breathtaking truths:

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.”
This is the greatest and first commandment.
And a second is like it:
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
— Gospel of Matthew

With these words, Jesus did not abolish the law—He fulfilled it.

Everything hangs on love.

The Forgotten Part of the Commandment

Many Christians emphasize loving God.

Many strive to love neighbor.

But too often we neglect the third element hidden in plain sight:

Love your neighbor as yourself.

What if one of the deepest crises in the Church today is not simply a failure to love others—but a failure to receive and live from God’s love for ourselves?

For until we learn to love ourselves as God desires, our love for others can become distorted.

It can become anxious instead of peaceful.

Performative instead of genuine.

Driven by approval instead of grace.

Holy Self-Love Is Not Selfishness

There is a difference between pride and holy self-love.

Pride says, I am the center.

Holy self-love says, I am beloved.

Pride inflates the ego.

Holy self-love receives identity from God.

To love ourselves rightly is not vanity. It is humility—the humility to agree with God about our worth.

We are created in the image of God.

Redeemed in Christ.

Indwelt by the Holy Spirit.

How can we despise what God treasures?

When We Love Ourselves in God

When we begin to love ourselves as children of God, something changes.

We become less interested in what others think about us
and more interested in what God thinks.

We stop doing good in order to be noticed.

We stop serving to be praised.

We stop performing for acceptance.

Because we know we are already accepted.

Already loved.

Already enough in Christ.

And from that freedom, love flows outward.

Freely.

Joyfully.

Without calculation.

Without fear.

Love Changes How We See Others

When we receive God’s love for ourselves, we begin seeing others differently.

Not as rivals.

Not as threats.

Not as problems to manage.

But as neighbors to cherish.

Even enemies to forgive.

Even strangers to welcome.

This is the revolution Jesus announced.

Not a religion of rule-keeping.

A kingdom of love.

The kind of love that washes feet.

Feeds crowds.

Touches lepers.

Carries crosses.

Rises from tombs.

The Measure of Spiritual Maturity

Perhaps spiritual maturity is simpler than we imagine.

It is learning, day by day:

To love God more completely.

To love ourselves more truthfully.

To love others more generously.

This is the whole Gospel in practice.

As Saint Augustine famously said:

“Love, and do what you will.”

Because where love governs the heart, the law has already been fulfilled.

A Prayer

Lord, teach us to love You
with all our heart, soul, and mind.

Teach us to receive the love
You already have for us.

Heal the places where we reject ourselves.

Free us from living for human approval.

And teach us to love our neighbor
as ourselves—

with the very love
with which You love us.

Amen.

Final Reflection

Jesus reduced 613 laws to two commandments.

Not because holiness became smaller—

but because love is greater.

And perhaps the Church today needs to recover this forgotten truth:

To love your neighbor well,

you must learn to receive God’s love for yourself.

And that may be where healing begins.

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Rick Herring
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April 26, 2026
Together we Grow

To build Community we must share. We must care for those around us. To be a blessing we must truly be a blessing.

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This is the community we are building. A community where we share, care, lift up, become one with God our Father. To be fill with and guided by the Holy Spirit.

“The Lord hears the cry of the poor.” Psalm 34: 6
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April 15, 2026