THE TRINITY | Faith Exposed with Cardinal Tagle
Summary
TLDRThis script delves into the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity, explaining the concept of one God in three persons. It uses the shamrock and fire as metaphors to illustrate the unity and distinct roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The script traces the origins of this belief from the creation story to Jesus' teachings and the Great Commission, emphasizing the consubstantial nature of the Trinity. It concludes with a prayer for living a life that reflects faith in the Holy Trinity.
Takeaways
- 🌟 The Christian faith celebrates the Holy Trinity, which is the belief in one God existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- 🍀 St. Patrick of Ireland used the shamrock, a plant with three interconnected leaves, as a symbol to illustrate the concept of the Holy Trinity.
- 🔥 Another analogy provided is fire, which consists of flame, heat, and light, all distinct yet forming one element, to explain the unity within the Trinity.
- 🙏 The Athanasian Creed emphasizes the belief in one God in the Trinity and the Trinity in unity, without confusing the persons or dividing the substance.
- 🎓 The Catechism teaches that the three persons of the Trinity are consubstantial, meaning they are of one and the same divine essence or nature.
- 👨👦👦 Each person of the Trinity has a unique existence and purpose, yet they are related to one another, forming one divine being.
- 📜 The concept of the Trinity is not explicitly found in the scriptures, but traces of God's trinitarian nature can be found, such as in the creation story.
- 📖 The scriptures hint at the Trinity through the presence of the Word (Logos) and the Spirit (Pneuma), working alongside the Creator.
- 🕊 Jesus revealed the Trinity by discussing his relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit, whom he would send after his ascension.
- 🛑 The Great Commission instructed disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the singularity of God.
- 🙌 The mystery of the Trinity is central to Christian faith, signifying that God is our creator, savior, and life-giver.
Q & A
What is the central mystery of the Christian faith and life being celebrated in the script?
-The central mystery being celebrated is the Most Holy Trinity, which refers to one God in three persons.
How did St. Patrick of Ireland illustrate the concept of the Holy Trinity?
-St. Patrick used a shamrock, a plant with three interconnected leaves but one stem, to illustrate the unity of the three persons in one God.
What is another example used to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity?
-Fire is another example, where flame, heat, and light are three components that form one element, each with its own purpose.
What does the term 'consubstantial' mean in the context of the Holy Trinity?
-Consubstantial means 'of one and the same substance, essence, or nature,' referring to the unity of the three persons of the Trinity sharing the same divine essence.
What does the Athanasian Creed teach about the relationship between the three persons of the Trinity?
-The Athanasian Creed teaches that the three persons of the Trinity are distinct but do not confuse the persons or divide the substance, maintaining one Godhead with equal glory and co-eternal majesty.
How is the belief in the Holy Trinity related to the creation story in the scriptures?
-The creation story implies a trinitarian nature of God with the use of the phrase 'let us make man in our image,' suggesting the presence of more than one divine being in the creation process.
What role does the 'Word' or 'Logos' play in the scriptures in relation to the Holy Trinity?
-The 'Word' or 'Logos' is part of the trinitarian nature of God, working with the creator and through whom all things were made.
How did Jesus reveal the Holy Trinity according to the script?
-Jesus revealed the Holy Trinity by talking about His Father, who is one with Him, and the Holy Spirit, whom He would ask the Father to send to us.
What command did Jesus give to His disciples regarding the Holy Trinity before His ascension?
-Jesus commanded His disciples to make disciples of all peoples and to baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the unity of God.
What is the significance of the term 'name' instead of 'names' in the context of baptism as mentioned in the script?
-The use of 'name' instead of 'names' signifies the belief in the unity of God, despite the three distinct persons of the Holy Trinity.
What is the final prayer in the script asking for in relation to the understanding of the Holy Trinity?
-The final prayer asks for the grace to live lives that bear witness to the faith, to not be wanting in hope, and to love God and neighbors evermore.
Outlines
🌿 The Mystery of the Holy Trinity
This paragraph delves into the central doctrine of Christianity, the Holy Trinity, which posits one God existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The concept is illustrated using the shamrock, a symbol introduced by St. Patrick, to represent the interconnected yet distinct nature of the three divine persons. The paragraph also compares the Trinity to the elements of fire—flame, heat, and light—which, though distinct, form a single substance. The Athanasian Creed is referenced to emphasize the unity and consubstantiality of the divine persons, highlighting the belief that while the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct, their essence is one. The paragraph concludes by discussing the origin of the Trinity doctrine, noting its roots in the creation story and the teachings of Jesus, culminating in the Great Commission to baptize in the name of the Trinity.
🙏 Understanding and Embracing the Trinity
The second paragraph continues the exploration of the Trinity, emphasizing the unity and relational nature of the three divine persons. It reiterates the key points: the Trinity as one God in three persons, the distinct yet unified nature of these persons, and their holiness and relation to one another. The paragraph serves as a reminder of the importance of this doctrine in Christian faith and encourages believers to live out their faith by loving God and their neighbors. It concludes with a prayer for strength in hope and love, and the script ends with a musical note, suggesting a reflective or contemplative mood.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Trinity
💡Catechism
💡Shamrock
💡Divine Essence
💡Consubstantial
💡Athanasian Creed
💡Creator
💡Savior
💡Life-giver
💡Word or Logos
💡Spirit or Pneuma
Highlights
Celebrating the central mystery of the Christian faith and life, the Holy Trinity.
Exploring the concept of one God in three persons, and the challenge it presents to believers.
Using daily life objects to illustrate the mystery of the Trinity, such as the shamrock used by St. Patrick.
The shamrock's three interconnected leaves symbolizing the three persons of the Trinity.
Fire as an example of a substance with distinct components that form one element, paralleling the Trinity.
Each person of the Trinity having a unique existence and purpose yet forming one being, God.
The term 'consubstantial' from the catechism, meaning of one and the same substance, essence, or nature.
Quoting the Athanasian Creed to emphasize the unity and distinction within the Trinity.
The belief that God as Trinity is our creator, savior, and life-giver.
The origin of the belief in the Trinity, not explicitly found in scriptures but traced back to the creation story.
Jesus revealing the Trinity through his teachings about his Father and the Holy Spirit.
The Great Commission to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, emphasizing the singularity of God.
The significance of the term 'name' rather than 'names' in the context of the Trinity.
The three divine persons being distinct yet forming a unity, described as 'tri-yun'.
The divine persons being in relation to one another, being holy in and with one another.
A prayer to the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for living a life that reflects our faith.
Transcripts
[Music]
brothers and sisters as we celebrate
today the great and central mystery of
the christian faith and life it is
appropriate to offer this simple
catechism about the most holy trinity
one god in three persons
how could it be possible that in one
being
there are three persons and they remain
one
this has always been the question and
challenge to us believers
so we use objects from daily life to
illustrate though inadequately the
mystery
that's why dear friends in the early 5th
century st patrick of ireland used a
shamrock
to illustrate this mystery of the
trinity
a shamrock is trifoliate meaning
it has three leaves that are
interconnected and equal in size but it
is counted as one whole leaf attached to
a single stem
similarly god is trian meaning
there are three persons in god but these
persons of the father the son and the
holy spirit are of one divine essence
another frequently used example is fire
a substance that cannot be
called fire unless it has flame
heat and light at the same time
each of these three components has its
own purpose yet they form one element
which is fire
now each of the three persons has his
own unique existence and purpose yet
they are related to each other thus they
form one being that is god
the consubstantial trinity according to
the catechism
and by consubstantial we mean
of one and the same substance
essence or nature
the catechism further teaches us this
i quote from the athanasian creed
now this is the catholic faith
we worship one god in the trinity and
the trinity in unity without either
confusing the persons or dividing the
substance
for the person of the father is one
the sons is another
the holy spirit's another
but the godhead of the father son and
holy spirit is one
their glory equal
their majesty co-eternal
hence we can say that god as trinity is
our creator and at the same time is our
savior and at the same time is our life
giver
these are simple notes on the trinity
dear friends but of course there is much
more to discuss
now where did we get this belief that
god is one in three persons
the word trinity after all does not even
exist in scriptures
while the word trinity cannot be found
in scriptures we have traces of god's
trinitarian nature
the earliest would be in the creation
story the verse let us make man in our
image after our likeness already implies
the creator was not alone
as we read further we learned that
working together with him was the word
or logos that through him all things
were made
and the spirit or pneuma that gives life
then ultimately jesus revealed the
trinity
when he talked about his father who is
one with him
and the holy spirit whom he will ask the
father to send to us
before his ascension he charged his
disciples to make disciples of all
peoples and to baptize them
in the name of the father and of the son
and of the holy spirit
take note dear friends
that the lord
said
name and not names
as though telling us there is only one
god the almighty father his only son and
the holy spirit the most holy trinity
friends may we never forget this mystery
of our faith and of god in himself
first the trinity is one god in three
persons
secondly the three divine persons though
distinct from one another form a unity
in a word tri-yun
lastly the three divine persons are
relative to one another they are holy in
and with one another
there you go my dear brothers and
sisters
we hope we have helped you understand in
a simple way some aspects of the mystery
of the trinity
let us pray then to the one god
father son and holy spirit that our
lives may bear witness to our faith
that we may not be wanting in hope
and that we may live loving him
and loving our neighbors evermore
[Music]
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