The Super Blue Blood Moon, a rare lunar event that occurred on January 31, 2018, captured the imagination of people worldwide. This phenomenon, a combination of a supermoon, a blue moon, and a blood moon, made the moon appear extraordinarily beautiful, resembling a ripe Mabolo fruit hanging in the sky. Another blood moon recently appeared on May 26, 2021, adding to the awe of celestial events.
Much like the Super Blue Blood Moon, the concept of the Trinity in Christian belief is profound and awe-inspiring. Words, however, can only point to the deeper reality of the Trinity, much like a finger pointing to the moon. The Old Testament introduces us to the God of Jesus Christ, providing a glimpse of God's nature and actions—what theologians refer to as the economic and immanent Trinity.
The Old Testament reveals God as the creator of all, the divine parent later addressed as "Abba, Father" in Paul's Letter to the Romans (Romans 8:15). Here, we see God forming a covenant with His people, establishing a personal relationship that defines the Church as "a people brought into unity from the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" (Lumen Gentium 4).
God’s name, YHWH, represents His ever-presence among His people. The Gospel reading (Matthew 28:16-20), a baptismal formula from the early Church, reaffirms this by professing faith in the singular name of God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and who promises to be with us until the end of the age.
Moses, in Deuteronomy, reminds the Israelites of God's love as they prepare to enter the Promised Land (Deut 4:32-40). This is the first instance in the Bible where the word "love" (Hebrew ’AHAB) is used to describe God's relationship with His people. Moses recounts their journey, emphasizing that all their blessings stem from God's enduring love, a concept echoed much later in the New Testament with the declaration that "God is love" (1 John 4:8).
This notion of divine love, intrinsic to God's nature, helps us grasp the mystery of the Holy Trinity. It suggests that every creation, not just humans or the baptized, bears the mark of the Trinity. Moses encapsulates this in Deuteronomy: “Know and fix in your heart, that the LORD is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.” The Book of Wisdom reinforces this, stating, "For you [God] love all things that exist." This profound love and unity reflect the wondrous mystery of the Holy Trinity.
Fr. Randy Flores, SVD
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