Gospel Reflections for May 31 2026: HOLY TRINITY

Gospel for May 31 2026 – John 3:16-18

Gospel Reflections for May 31 2026

How to start each day….

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 as well. 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” from the start each morning, 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 also 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 can often 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 tomorrow morning. 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