The Roman Catechism teaches that in one divine nature there are three Persons: the Father unbegotten, the Son begotten of the Father before all ages, and the Holy Ghost proceeding from the Father and the Son from eternity.
It warns that curious inquiry into this mystery is dangerous when detached from reverence, and urges the faithful to adore “distinction in the Persons, unity in the essence, and equality in the Trinity.”
Linger on it.
The old Baltimore Catechism says the same thing with the clarity of a school bell: the Blessed Trinity is “one and the same God in three divine Persons,” really distinct from one another, perfectly equal, and one because they possess one and the same divine nature. It also reminds us that this is a supernatural mystery, a truth we cannot fully understand but firmly believe because God has revealed it.
Modern man wants a God small enough to manage. The Catholic wants the living God, even if he must fall silent before Him.
Not to reason why but to do or die.
Hang loose, my good man, my good woman, give yourself to it. Rejoice.
That is why the Introit does not begin with speculation, argument, or apology. It begins with blessing.
“Blessed be the Holy Trinity and undivided Unity: we will give glory to Him, because He has shown His mercy to us.”
Indeed. Blot the rest out. Surrender. Thank God. Can we do that?
The world is too much with us. Takes no master mind to see that. We needn’t buy it, it’s ours, so what to do?
Replace it with the Trinity. Hand it over. Relish what remains, Father, Son, Holy Spirit. The message of the day.
Blithe Spirit 