Trinity Sunday

 The doctrine of three persons in one God, equal in divinity yet distinct in personality, is not explicitly spelled   out in the Bible. In fact the very word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible.  Early  Christians arrived at the   doctrine when they applied their God-given reason to the revelation which they had received in faith. Jesus   spoke about the Father who sent him and about the Holy Spirit he was going to send. He said the Father

 had  given him (the Son) all that he has and he in turn has  given to the Holy Spirit all that he has received   from the Father. In this we see the unity of purpose among the three persons of the Trinity.

 In the story of salvation history we usually attribute creation to the Father, redemption to the Son and
sanctification to the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, though they are distinct as persons, neither the Father nor the   Son nor the Holy Spirit ever exists or acts in isolation from the other two persons of the Godhead.

 We may not understand the “How” of the Trinity but I think it is very important to understand the “Why”.

 Why did God reveal to us this mystery regarding the very nature of the Supreme Being? The importance of   the doctrine lies in this: We are made in the image of God, therefore, the more we understand God the   more we understand ourselves.
 

 Experts in religion tell us that people always try to be like the God they worship. People who worship a god   of love tend to be a loving people. True love requires three partners. The Trinity shows us that three is
community; three is love at its best. We are made in God’s image and likeness. Just as God is God in a
Trinitarian relationship, so we can be fully human only in a relationship of three partners. The self needs to   be in horizontal relationship with others and a vertical relationship with God. In that way our life becomes
Trinitarian like that of God. I am a Christian insofar as I live in relationship of love with God and other   people.  May the grace of the Holy Trinity help us to banish all traces of self-centeredness in our lives and   to live in love of God and our neighbor!

 Fr. Tomy Thomas

2025 APPEAL

This year’s theme: “Our Journey United in Hope,” is inspired by the theme of the Jubilee Year, “Pilgrims of Hope.”

 It reflects our collective commitment to walk on the path together with the hope Christ has provided us.

It invites us to be renewed in hope by bringing hope to others through individual gifts. Through our various ministries across the diocese your gift is shared and brings comfort, relief, encouragement and support to many.

Next weekend, February 8^th & 9^th, we will be holding our Catholic Ministries Appeal In-Pew Weekend. In preparation, you should receive a mailing from Bishop Sullivan that will include the 2025 South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal materials. I ask that you please consider donating to this year’s campaign. It is important that we come together to support our ministries. They need the resources necessary to continue serving those in need.

By supporting the Catholic Ministries Appeal, you are supporting those who comprise the programs and ministries of the Diocese of Camden. These ministries serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the hungry and challenged. When we support the Catholic Ministries Appeal, we can bring the light of hope to those in the Catholic community of South Jersey.

Please prayerfully consider joining us once again.