The Thomistic Institute
The Trinity: The Heart of Christian Life | Dr. Edmund Lazzari
May 6, 2025
Join Dr. Edmund Lazzari, a Teaching Fellow at Duquesne University and expert in Catholic theology, as he tackles the profound complexities surrounding the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. He addresses modern criticisms that label the Trinity as overly intricate and explores the harmonious relationship between God's oneness and threeness. Delving into philosophical insights from St. Thomas Aquinas, he reveals how understanding the Trinity enriches human relationships and points toward the divine communion awaiting believers.
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- The Trinity illustrates the unity and distinctiveness of God’s nature, emphasizing relational attributes among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Understanding the Trinitarian nature of God shapes the Christian experience of communal love and influences the liturgical practices of the Church.
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Understanding the Trinity's Coherence
The concept of the Trinity is often met with skepticism due to its perceived complexity, particularly the assertion that three distinct persons can exist as one God. Critics argue that such a notion is not only unintelligible but also unnecessary for understanding God. However, it is clarified that when discussing the oneness and threeness of God, we are not contradicting basic logical principles. The analogy of properties in physical forms, like ice and water representing the same substance in different states, illustrates that the Trinity can exist logically without violating the principles of reality.
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