After all the excitement of Easter, we are now back in Ordinary Time. Our attention is first tuned to two of the most significant tenants of our faith, the fundamental mystery of the Most Holy Trinity (celebrated today) and the Eucharistic celebration of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (celebrated next Sunday). We then consider aspects of life that meet us day in and day out. The readings offer us a perspective for discovering that ordinary does not mean empty or dull. Ordinary is really the norm, the usual standard, and so we are treated to insights that can deepen our appreciation of the norm. As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity you have the opportunity to reflect on what it means to believe in a Trinitarian God. The Most Holy Trinity is a central doctrine of our faith. If asked, some might recall Saint Patrick’s shamrock or a triangle, but what does a Trinitarian God really mean? One way to understand the Holy Trinity is to imagine a three-note musical chord: When played together the notes complement each other and create a sound that is richer and fuller than any single note. Ultimately, though, a Trinitarian God is not off in the heavens and separate from the world but one who willingly enters creation and becomes human — a truly awesome thought! Spend some time appreciating the gifts from your Trinitarian God.
This past Friday, June 1, I celebrated my 10th Anniversary to the Priesthood. The priesthood is a beautiful gift of the church. We currently have 7 men studying in the seminary. Keep praying for an increase of vocations to the Priesthood, Deaconate and religious life in the Diocese of Greensburg. We pray for all who are celebrating Jubilees in the Diocese of Greensburg, including Bishop Emeritus Anthony Bosco who is celebrating 60 years and Father Al Pleban who is celebrating 55 years. Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all!
I congratulate all who are graduating from high school and institutions of higher learning. I wish you all the happiness in God’s beautiful world and every blessing through a lifetime of rich fulfillment.
Our Responsorial Psalm this week, "Blessed the people the Lord had chosen," invites us to acknowledge and rejoice in the rich diversity of people whom God calls “Beloved.”
