Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. To be sure, the mystery of a three-in-one God can be difficult to comprehend. However, one thing is clear: the Trinity exists as a communion of three persons who mutually cooperate with each other in acts of creation, sanctification, justification, and salvation. Many theologians have pointed to the Trinity as a model that we can use for all sorts of life-in-common, including families, the Church, and other forms of community.
Thus, the Trinity also tells us something about social justice. The relationship between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one of close, intimate love. One powerful image of the Trinity can be found in the "Throne of Grace," in which artists using everything from canvas to stained glass have depicted the crucifixion of the Son, with the saddened Father supporting the cross and the Holy Spirit hovering nearby in solidarity.
Such should be our relationship with each other — we should care deeply about other human beings and want to always uphold them, especially those who are suffering. We should support them, be in solidarity with them, and do what we can to raise them up.
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