What is Trinity Sunday?

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Trinity Sunday falls on the first Sunday after Pentecost to honor the Holy Trinity—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Although the term “trinity” is not explicitly mentioned in Scripture, it is conveyed in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 13:14 (along with numerous other biblical passages). The concept of the Trinity may never be fully comprehended or rationalized, but it is clearly presented in Scripture. Understanding all scriptural teachings requires faith, which is facilitated by the Holy Spirit’s work; hence, it is fitting to commemorate this mystery on the initial Sunday following Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was first poured out.

On Trinity Sunday, the Christian Church reflects with joy and gratitude on the actions of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in achieving the salvation of humanity. It serves as a reminder of how Christians should reciprocate the love demonstrated by God, offering praise and glory to Him. The Father is acknowledged as our Creator, the Son as our Savior, and the Holy Spirit as our Comforter. The readings for Trinity Sunday may encompass Psalm 8, which starts and concludes with, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.” Second Corinthians 13:11-13 encourages believers to strive for perfection and live harmoniously, concluding with a prayer for the grace of Christ Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit to be with all, reiterating the mandate Jesus entrusted to believers in Matthew 28:16-20.

Today, Trinity Sunday aims to elucidate, to the best of human ability, the indications in Scripture that lead us to a deeper comprehension of our triune God. The Father is God from the outset “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”, (John 1:1); Jesus affirmed His equality with the Father in John 10:30, stating, “I and the Father are one.”

They are one.” Together, they sent the Holy Spirit «But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. », (John 14:26). “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” «Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: », (Matthew 28:19).