The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Intention: For the adults of our world, that they accept their sacred responsibility to love and care for all children and to inspire and guide them to lives of peace and justice.
Today’s Gospel | John 16:12-15
Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.”
From the Meditation on Trinity Sunday | Saint John Baptiste de La Salle
If it is true that this mystery, which has no equal in dignity and in holiness, is the first object of all the veneration of the faithful, it ought to be all the more important for you, because you are obliged to teach it and to make it known to children, who are living plants in the field of the Church.
They too were consecrated to the Most Holy Trinity in Baptism, just as you were; they bear in their souls the indelible character of their belonging to God. They are indebted to this adorable mystery for the anointing with grace that has been poured into their hearts. It is only right that you, who are responsible for explaining this mystery to them as far as faith allows, must recognize it as the source of all enlightenment, the foundation of faith, and the basis of our religion.
With this in view, today pay very special honor and be dedicated entirely to the Most Holy Trinity to contribute as far as you will be able to extend its glory over all the earth. For this purpose, enter into the spirit of your Institute, and stir up in you the zeal that God wishes you to have in its fullness, so that you can give your students some understanding of this sacred mystery.
Prayer
Eternal Father, on this day when we remember the mystery of the Holy Trinity, we pray that we might learn from the example of harmony and love that you share with your Son and Spirit. Help us to be instruments of your Triune love. May we build unity among all people and nations, especially embracing those who have been rejected or forgotten. We ask this of you, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.