Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

This wonderful feast day is a reminder of the mystery of God. The Trinity has always been a confusing idea for me and others, and I certainly don't pretend to have an inkling of understanding this reality. The three leaves on the shamrock help somewhat, but what my Dad told me once helps me even more. My Dad used himself as an example. He is one man, but he is my father, he is his parent's son and he is my mother's spouse. When we think of the Trinity, hopefully we're focusing on relationship. Not only the relationship of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, but our relationship with each in God.

When we make the sign of the cross we are remembering the Godhead.

Lord, we believe, help our unbelief, and help us to cultivate our relationship with you! Amen

Mary Moments Carnival

Sarah at Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering is hosting Mary Moments Carnival May 25th. You can share your Mary moment and read those by others by clicking the link. What a wonderful way to honor our Mother.

My post starts with one of the earliest memories I have of Mary.

http://heartfeltheartlook.blogspot.com/2009/05/mary-moments-catholic-carnival.html

Our Lady, Our Mother, and the Trinity

The little statue sat on my dresser for as long as I could remember. Amidst the little girl trappings she stood. Later among the teen trappings she stood. And finally she was there among the young adult trappings. This statue was the one of Mary standing on the serpent. I believe it is of Our Lady of Grace. Somewhere along the way the figure disappeared. Much the way my Faith did. I didn't quit believing in God, but I wasn't interested in Church.

When God did call me back, He used an interesting route. As a child I always prayed, "Dear God..." I pretty much stuck with that even into my twenties. One day God, our Father, said, "I'd like you to meet my Son Jesus." Everything that fell in my lap was about Jesus. Then He said, "I'd like you to meet my Holy Spirit." The same thing happened again. Finally He said, "I'd like you to meet my Mother Mary along with Joseph and all the saints and angels." So there I stood realizing I had this enormous family, a great bunch of folks who love me!

The little statue has never reappeared, but I have a real Mother in Mary. My Dad told me she is not Deity, but she holds a unique spot. She is entwined with the Trinity, as the Daughter of the Father, the Mother of the Son and the Spouse of the Holy Spirit. And here is where she wants to direct us. She along with the rest of our huge family wants us all eternally coming together~ united to the Three in One.