THE TRINITY MYSTERY

THE TRINITY MYSTERY

“In the Trinity, the three must be maintained as three and understood as different from one another. Yet the infinite trust and flow between them is so constant, so reliable, so true, and so faithful that they are also completely one.” 

(Julian of Norwich)

The Trinity is the one article of faith that must remain just that, a matter of faith. 

Part of the reason why we find it so hard to get our heads around it, is the use of the word personsin it’s official definition.  Three persons in one are not possible, but then, God is not a person.  The definition above is, for me, one of the best. On a par with that, is the visual interpretation of the Trinity found in The Shack, by Wm. Young.  

Thousands of thinkers, writers, philosophers and mystics have been inspired to search for a deeper to understanding of the Trinity.  The Spirit of God is constantly flowing though the world, and all these people have discovered it and proclaimed it. Their revelations help us to feel that Spirit encouraging, prompting and reminding us of the presence of God within us all.  When we are doing our best to follow Jesus’ commands, we need to acknowledge that the Spirit is our guide. 

I am grateful to these people for their insights. It is all the proof we need that God wants us to know and understand. We can’t just accept other people’s conclusions, until we spend the time required to make the perceptions our own. We all have to come to understanding of the nature of God at our pace and in our way. It may seem like a daunting, if not downright scary idea, but follow Jesus’ instruction, “Fear not.”  This same Spirit you are attempting to understand will guide you. 

Dame Julian’s imagery is beautiful, simple and profound. She spent a life as a recluse and yet is considered both a theologian and a mystic. She was born in 1342.  Her book, Revelations of Divine Love, has survived as the oldest English language book written by a woman.  That, along with her grasp of the Trinity, is awe-inspiring.  

Blessings,

Carol Lemelin OPA