A Thirst for the Trinity
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
Psalm 63:1-8
O God, you are my God— for you I long! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, In a land parched, lifeless, and without water. So I look to you in the sanctuary to see your power and glory. For your love is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you! I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands, calling on your name. My soul shall be satisfied as with choice food, with joyous lips my mouth shall praise you! I think of you upon my bed, I remember you through the watches of the night. You indeed are my helper, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast.
Grace Prayed For
Pray for the grace of a holy thirst: a deep, unshakable longing for God’s presence that surpasses all other desires, so that you may seek Him with your entire being and be fully satisfied in His love alone.
Reflection
The psalmist’s cry, “O God, you are my God—for you I long!” is the raw, unfiltered starting point for all true intimacy. It is an ache that begins deep within us, a soul-thirst for the divine that nothing in this world can quench. This isn’t a casual desire; it’s a yearning that feels like being in a “land parched, lifeless, and without water.” This is the honest admission of our own emptiness and our desperate need for the living water that is God the Father’s love, poured out through the Son, and alive in us through the Holy Spirit.
This intense longing draws us into the sanctuary of our own hearts, where we begin to “see” His power and glory. In that quiet space, we realize His love is truly “better than life.” This encounter transforms us. The satisfaction it brings is not fleeting but rich and complete, “as with choice food.” We move from a state of desperate seeking to one of joyous praise and profound security.
This is where intimacy fuels mission. When our souls cling to God and we feel His “right hand hold me fast,” we find refuge “in the shadow of his wings.” A person who has found such a profound, loving shelter cannot help but become a shelter for others. The love we receive from the Trinity is not meant to be hoarded; it is a radiant light that naturally shines forth. We don’t share our faith by handing out a rule book, but by offering a cup of that same living water to those who are thirsty around us. Every encounter becomes an opportunity for this divine love, which has so deeply satisfied us, to overflow and touch another soul, inviting them into the same loving embrace.
Daily Evangelization and Baptismal Mission
Our mission to evangelize is fundamentally about sharing how Jesus has personally impacted our lives. It’s about revealing the love story He is writing with us.
- Evangelization is the natural extension of a life transformed by love. It’s less about having all the right answers and more about sharing the story of how Jesus has personally impacted you.
- Share Your “Why”: When someone asks how you’re doing, instead of just saying “fine,” consider a more authentic answer like, “I’m feeling really grateful today” or “Things are tough, but my faith is getting me through.” This opens a door for a natural conversation about how Jesus provides peace and strength in your life.
- Be a Source of Peace: In a world of anxiety and conflict, be the person who listens without judgment, who forgives readily, and who offers encouragement. When people experience this Christ-like peace through you, they experience a taste of the Gospel. You are partnering with Jesus to restore a small piece of creation—a relationship, a workplace, a family—back to a state of grace.
- Serve with Unexplained Joy: Whether you’re volunteering, helping a neighbor, or just doing your job, do it with a spirit of love and joy. When people see you serving cheerfully without seeking anything in return, they see a love that is different. If they ask, you can simply say, “My relationship with Jesus fills me with a joy I just have to share.” This is how His love in you becomes a visible sign to the world.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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