As We Are One: Living the Unity of the Trinity
Today's Gospel is from John 17, which emphasizes Jesus’ prayer for unity . . .
. . . not a worldly unity, but a divine one, mirroring the oneness of the Trinity.
The homily contrasts two kinds of unity: being “frozen together” (rigid and superficial) versus being “melted together” (softened and transformed in love). Christian unity must be rooted in two things: unity in truth (faith in Christ’s resurrection and teachings, as exemplified by Paul and St. Boniface) and unity in charity (the way we treat each other with love and mercy).
Two Kinds of Unity
Through stories . . . including a child moved by liturgical joy and a teacher inspired by kindness . . . we see how actions grounded in love can powerfully express Christian unity and evangelize others.
Ultimately, the message is that unity in truth must melt into unity in love to reflect Christ to the world.
Hear more on how we do this in this Meditation Media. Listen to:
As We Are One: Living the Unity of the Trinity
-----------------------------------------------------------
God the Father and the Holy Spirit : Italian Artist: Pompeo Batoni: (l. 1708-1787)
-----------------------------------------------------------
Gospel Reading: John 17: 20-26
First Reading: Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11
