Trinity Sunday

18th May 2008

D: Good morning today is Trinity Sunday a day in which we celebrate the love of God for each one of us.Today Today we are joined by Sr.Fidelama Pernderville, of The Little Company of Mary in Milford .

B: Our word of life for today comes from John’s Gospel, “Jesus said to Nicodemus, ‘God loved the world so much that he gave his only son’. This reminds us that at the heart of the Trinity is love. And the greatest Trinity prayer that we all use everyday is to bless ourselves. Many athletes will bless themselves, making the sign of the cross as they go on to the field or after they score a goal. Why do they do it? Is it for protection, good luck or in thanksgiving to God? Probably a combination of all three. Many other people bless themselves when they cross the threshold of a house or the Church, when they set out on a journey or when they begin the day – and for the most part, people simply bless themselves out of habit. Maybe the next time you make the sign of the cross, think of someone who has passed the faith on to you.

D: It reminds me of the importance of teaching children to make the sign of the cross – I suppose when you’re a priest you often see the strangest actions accompanying the sign of the cross. The best one I’ve seen is the child who came for first confession and started off very well by using the right hand to say ‘in the name of the Father, and the son …’ the child then paused and swooped hands, using the left one to say ‘Holy Spirit, Amen’. It was the first time that I saw someone using two hands to make the sign of the cross, so 10 out of 10 for effort.

B; Our reflection this morning is taken from the prayer book, ‘Companion for the journey’ , produced by the little company of Mary together with lay people in Milford Care Centre

Sr Fidelma :

Peace Within

Today may there be peace within…

May you trust your heavenly Father that you

Are exactly where you are meant to be…..

May you not forget the infinite possibilities

That are born of faith…

May you use those gifts that you have received,

And pass on the love that has been given to you…

May you be content knowing you are a child of God…

D: You’ve been listening to "Just a thought" with David Bracken...

B: Brenda Cribbin and Sr.Fidelma,

If you would like your own copy of this reflection you can download it by clicking on www.limerickdiocese.org. If you would like your own copy of the prayer book ‘Companion for the journey, you can obtain it from Milford Care Centre or the Knock Shrine Bureau in Little Catherine Street, Limerick

D:A reminder that next week will be our last recording before we take our Summer break.

We look forward to your company again next week, in the meantime, take care.

D , B and Sr Fidelma Slan!!!

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