The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma

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Feb 4, 2023
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INSIGHT

Trinity Terminology

  • The Church used philosophical terms like "substance", "person", and "relation" to clarify the Trinity.
  • This helped explain how God is one being but also Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
ANECDOTE

Augustine and the Boy

  • St. Augustine tried to understand the Trinity but couldn't fully grasp it.
  • A boy showed him that his finite mind couldn't contain the infinite mystery.
INSIGHT

Grasping the Trinity

  • We can only partially grasp the Trinity, as it's an 'ineffable' mystery.
  • These terms help, but ultimately, we rely on faith and trust in God.
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