The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Gospel Reflection

How to really understand the Trinity, with Fr. Joseph.

Music from Corpus Christi Watershed Attribution 3.0, "Brudieu (†1591) • Polyphonic Kyrie".

Who are we?
The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad was established in 1977 serving the people of Colorado, Kansas, Texas and the foreign missions in Papua, New Guinea. The province’s eight stateside friaries are located in Denver, Blackforest, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lawrence, Kansas and San Antonio, Texas. Usually found in the poorer sections of towns and cities, the Capuchins have a special charism for working among the poor and marginalized and taking assignments that others refuse. “When times were at their worst and help was sorely needed, in places that were abandoned and where no one else would go, there you will find the Capuchin.” ~ Pope Pius XI

What is a Capuchin Franciscan?
In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus.

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[cuauhtemocmorisco]

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,  yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

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[noeljohnson]

I have heard it described as water, ice and steam, but neither of those can be the other at the same time. I am physical, mental and spiritual, but nobody in my dreams remembers what happened to them when I wake up. I have also heard this one; "You can buy a Steinway and get the best piano teacher in the world. Bur you can never teach a dog to play Beethoven." It's a mystery. We will see clearly when we see Jesus in Glory.

[SibichenKalarickal]

Thanks a Million dear Father.
A Great Sermon on the Greatest of All mysteries...
I'm writing from India. You are Speaking of that which you know...
Each and every person is sharing this same mystery, Triune God...
Let's stop philosophies...
Let's start sharing our very
God Shared His very self....
The Trinitarian mystery invites us for eternal sharing. God bless us

[joetighe]

Father: Wow. A very humble thank you. I will need to hear these words over & over again. Thank you

[patrickbreen]

Thank you Father for a wonderful homily on the Holy Trinity. I loved the story of St Augustine and the little boy.

[patvonfeldt]

A fresh way to experience, live in the Trinity. On my best days, feel that I'm caught up in this perfect love.