Gospel for June 4 2023 – John 3:16-18
Gospel Reflections for June 4 2023
In the Name of the….
Every prayer begins with the beautiful phrase “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Why is that?
Whenever you speak “in the name” of someone you are speaking in the same way as that person would speak too. Your intentions would be the same.
When you start a prayer, you want your words to match the intentions of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Is my prayer the kind of prayer that the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit would want? The answer is in the nature of God as three persons in love. God is love, and so every prayer must express a purpose that arises from authentic love.
So, what is love? In words and deeds, you seek the authentic good of another person, as God would want for them.
Holy Trinity Sunday not only affirms how you begin prayers, but also how you can begin your day as well.
Imagine living your life “In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” too, and always behaving in a spirit of authentic love for others.
You can begin every conversation, business meeting, phone call, family meal, and even every internet visit with these powerful and inspirational words.
Can you imagine how many problems would be solved if your words, actions, and intentions always began “In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?” Maybe one day they will even end all wars. We can certainly hope.
Love can sometimes mean correcting another person for their bad behavior. Nothing wrong with that, as long as it is done with an attitude of love, which means you sincerely seek to help this person live the fuller life that God is calling them to. However, bad behavior often can instill anger and hurtful emotions.
Nevertheless, your motive can never be revenge or punishment, but only your help to turn bad behavior around to good. If they change, then all is well. If not, just move on, as Our Lord recommends in Luke 10: 10-11. Jesus tells us to never let another person’s lack of love affect your love.
Here is your plan beginning today. Start every prayer …and every event of your day “In the name of love …in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!”
God Bless!
Fr. Dave
In the Name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit is a great way to start the day and also before going to sleep. Thanks for the suggestion. I will try that and see how it works. Our Faith has so many Treasures that help us on a path of Love and Serenity.
The lives of the Saints and reading what they professed is also amazing to learn. Have a Great Holy Trinity Sunday.
Thank you, Tom, for your great comments.
Thank you Father Dave. This is a beautiful message. It makes it so easy to pray for our enemies as we are supposed to and by praying with love
Gods message is delivered.
Many Blessings to you
Amen to that. A valuable lesson our Faith requires and rewards us with.
Amen to that!
You are welcome!
Great homily Fr. Dave thank you so much. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
You are so welcome!
Dear Father Dave,
Trinity Sunday is another awe-inspiring belief and an important anchor of our faith.
Yes, “In the name of….”
I’ve been witness to the love and power of God’s infinite grace … in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thank you for your inspiring reflection.
God bless.
Kathleen
Sorry … I meant to say the Trinity and not Trinity Sunday!
You are welcome!
Love your precious words!! Love saying ” In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit in all we do!!! What a precious blessing for others and for ourselves!!! Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it and Dick and I and everyone love you!!! In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit!!!
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, Franca and Dick
Thank you!
This is just beautiful and beautifully said!
Thank you for this!
It’s so inspirational…
You are welcome!
Beautiful reflection!