Three-In-One Conspiracy

First Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31

"The LORD begot me, the first-born of his ways, the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago; From of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no fountains or springs of water; Before the mountains were settled into place, before the hills, I was brought forth; While as yet the earth and the fields were not made, nor the first clods of the world. "When he established the heavens I was there, when he marked out the vault over the face of the deep; When he made firm the skies above, when he fixed fast the foundations of the earth; When he set for the sea its limit, so that the waters should not transgress his command; Then was I beside him as his craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, Playing before him all the while, playing on the surface of his earth; and I found delight in the sons of men.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace  with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access (by faith) to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.

Gospel: John 16:12-15

"I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.  But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.

Reflection

By Annabelle Payod-Balla

I just came from an empowering overnight teambuilding session facilitated by Pido Aguilar Jr. One of my key takeaways from that event is this, “Everything and everyone around me is FOR me, meant to help me grow and live a meaningful life.”

 Do you believe that everything in the universe is conspiring for our good? I do. I believe there is a greater force that orchestrates everything to keep the universe in order for our sake. That force is coming from the most powerful Triad there is, the Holy Trinity!

 Like King David, I also wonder why God bothers Himself for our sake that He even sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to save us all. And then, He also sent us a Helper in the person of the Holy Spirit to help us discern His will for us. We have peace with Him through Jesus Christ, His Word made flesh, and given hope because He poured His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, His wisdom. The Three of Them, all High and Mighty and Most Powerful joined forces and continue to work together for our benefits. We are so pampered!

Prayer

With grateful hearts, please join me in giving glory to the Holy Trinity for all things are from the Father, through the Son and in the Holy Spirit!

GLORY TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT,  AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW AND WILL BE FOREVER. AMEN!