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Saint Matthew Catholic Church

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Wednesday - 8:15 - 8:45a.m. Saturday - 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sunday - 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Sunday - May 27, 2018

Church Phone: 863.324.3040

Emergency Phone: 863.670.5026

Appointments with the Pastor thepastorscalendar.com

Of the Presider

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

at St. Matthew

To Volunteer for any of our Ministries Please stop by the information desk in the Narthex or Sign Up on our Parish Website:

WWW.SAINTMCC.COM/VOLUNTEER

May 28 - June 3

Weekday Masses - 9:00 a.m. Mon. - 28 For All Souls in Purgatory

Tues.- 29 Eleanor Kummer

Wed.- 30 Oakley Grace Rue

Thurs - 31 Bill Zoller

Fri. - 1 Anthony Kirsch

Saturday - 2 & Sunday - 3

Sat. 4:00 Jerry Littrell

8:00 a.m. Ruby Litavecz

10:30 a.m. Patrick Tuorto

5:00 p.m. Anna Owen

6:30 p.m. For the People If you would like to arrange a Mass Intention, please call or visit the Parish Office or the Welcome desk in the church Narthex

If you or a family member are hospitalized, please remember to notify the office if you would like a priest or a Minister to the Sick to visit. Hospitals in our area do not provide us with this information. Unless you notify us when you are in the hospital we have no way of knowing.

Please contact the parish office

Office Hours

Mon. - Thur. 8:30 - 5:00

Office Closed on Fridays

Susan Simonson, Office Manager

[email protected]

Maria Montejo, Adm. Assistant [email protected]

Richard Monteverde

Director of Faith Formation

[email protected]

Adrienne Garalde

Youth Ministry Coordinator

[email protected]

Lee Rutan, Director of Music

[email protected]

Steve Williams

(I.F.S. Group), Accounting

Parish Grounds Bill Ball / Adrianna Ball

St. Matthew Thrift Shop/Regenerations

Rowena Koltchigin

- Donations Coordinator

Andrea Rugo

OFFICE CONTACT

863.324.3040

or [email protected]

SHARING THE BREAD OF LIFE!

The Feast of Corpus Christi

The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, also known as the Feast of Corpus Christi is such an important and beautiful celebration, because it provides a wonderful opportunity for us to share the pinnacle of our faith with the world. And, there are many ways everyone can help to make our celebration here at Saint Matthew Parish a truly joyful and spiritual celebration. This year, Corpus Christi falls on the weekend of June 3rd.

Since we will also be celebrating with those receiving First Holy Communion on June 2nd and 3rd, we invite all the members of the FHC class to join us for the procession after the 10:30 AM Mass - dressed in all their finery for the occasion. Each member of the class will receive a candle to carry in procession.

We are still looking for lay ministry members and families or individuals to help out by sponsoring and decorating an altar station. Sign ups are at the Narthex desk, where you can pick up an instruction sheet for decorating your altar. Sponsors are encouraged to be creative, and may also participate by contributing a song or prayer at their station.

This year we will be hosting a bread drive. What better way to honor our Lord who gives us his body and blood each week than to share with those in need? Everyone is invited to bring loaves of bread to donate. As our Father lavishes us with bread from heaven, so may we be generous in sharing with our community. Donated loaves may be used to decorate the altars, or you may place your loaves in the spe-cially decorated “bread wagon” to donate your loaves. At the end of the procession all bread will be gathered and given to a local charity.

No matter how you choose to participate, be sure to join us for the procession after the 10:30 AM Mass on June 3rd and help us to share the Bread of Life!

A Week of Celebrations

The feast of a Parishes’ patron saint is such an important day, that when it falls on the weekend, it becomes a solemnity in that parish! This year, to celebrate our patronal feast day, we will begin our celebration with Fr. Ruse joining us for the 10:30 Mass on Sunday Sept. 16th then make a pilgrimage to the Diocesan Cathedral of Saint James in Orlando. After Morning Mass on Friday,

September 21, (save the date!) we will travel by bus to the cathedral, where we will be able to go to con-fession and attend midday Mass. Lunch will be provided at the Cathe-dral, and then we will have the op-portunity to tour both the cathedral and the chancery – our diocesan headquarters if you will. There will be a fee of $20.00 per person to cov-er the cost of the bus and lunch. Watch for further information on when and how to sign up for this special trip. We will conclude the Celebration of our Feast Day on Sunday Sept. 23 with Bishop Noonan joining for the Sacrament of Confirmation at our 5:00 p.m. Mass.

CORPUS

CHRISTI CANOPY

POLES

We were able to

purchase the last set of Canopy Poles

from a closed Catholic Church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pa. If you would like to make a donation of $500 for one of the poles in memory of someone or a special occa-sion, please contact the Parish Office. Our Corpus Christi Cano-py is being made by mem-bers of our parish.

We are preparing for repairs of the roof at our Thrift Shop and the flat roofs of the Church. Testing is still being done on the metal roof of the Church to find where the leaks originate. Cost of the flat roofs of the Church will be $307,800. The Thrift Shop roof will cost: $115,560

May 28 - June 3 June 4 - 10 June 11 - 17

28 - Memorial Day

9:00 - Mass

4 - Week 9 in Ordinary Time

9:00 - Mass

6:30 - Rock & Rejoice Rehearsal 7:00 - Knights of Columbus Meeting

11 - St. Barnabas

9:00 - Mass

7:00 - Discipleship Conference

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9:00 - Mass

5:30 - Junior Choir Rehearsal 7:00 - Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 - Knights of Columbus Meeting

5 - St. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr

9:00 - Mass

10:30 - Golden Ladies

7:00 - Adult Choir Rehearsal


9:00 - Mass

9:00 - Mission Meal Cooking


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8:15 - Confessions

9:00 - Mass

9:30 - Wednesday with the Pastor 6:00 - Faith Formation - YOU

7:00 - Marian Prayer Group

6 - St. Norbert, Bishop

8:15 - Confessions

9:00 - Mass

9:30 - Reception for Deacon Warren’s 25th

6:00 - Alpha

6:00 - Faith Formation - YOU

7:00 - Marian Prayer Group

13 - St. Anthony of Padua

8:15 - Confessions

9:00 - Mass


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31 - Visitation of Mary

8:45 - Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:00 - Mass

10:00 - Hispanic Rosary

10:00 - Mary’s Hands Rosary Makers

5:30 - Mt. 25:35 - Feed the Hungry

6:00 p.m. - Youth Night 6:30 p.m. - The Conquer Series


8:00 - Mission Meal Baking




5:30 - Mt. 25:35 - Feed the Hungry

6:30 p.m. - The Conquer Series





6:00 - Youth Night 6:30 p.m. - The Conquer Series

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1 - St. Justin, Martyr

9:00 - Mass

9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Adoration

7:30 p.m. - Benediction

8 - Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

9:00 - Mass


9:00 - Mass

6:00 - Couples for Christ Assembly Meeting

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2 - 9:00 - Christian Meditation

9:00 - Legion of Mary

3:00 - Confessions

4:00 - Mass (1st Communions)

9 - Immaculate Heart of Mary

9:00 - Christian Meditation


10:00 - Missal Swap (Help is needed) 3:00 - Confessions

4:00 - Mass


9:00 - Christian Meditation


3:00 - Confessions

4:00 - Mass

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND

2nd Collection - Holy Father, Peter’s Pence

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3 – Corpus Christi 8:00 - Mass

9:30 - Baptism Prep. Class

9:30 - Confessions

10:30 - Mass (1st Communions) 12:30 - Mt. 25:35 (Feed the Hungry) 5:00 - Mass

6:30 - Mass (Vietnamese) 7:30 - Social

10 – 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Blood Mobile after Morning Masses

8:00 - Mass

9:30 - Baptism Prep. Class

9:30 - Confessions

10:30 - Mass

12:30 - Mt. 25:35 (Feed the Hungry) 5:00 - Mass


17 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 - Mass

9:00 - Mission Meal Cooking

9:30 - Confessions

10:30 - Mass

12:30 - Mt. 25:35 (Feed the Hungry) 5:00 - Mass


Office Closed

Discipleship Conference Begins

DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS

Catholic Evangelist and Speaker

Discipleship Conference, June 11 - 13 at 7:00 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

FIRST FRIDAY

JOB OPPORTUNITY - MINISTRY COORDINATOR

This position gives organizational direction and administrative leadership to St. Matthew Catholic Church volunteer ministries. Assist in guidance and resources for ministry needs. Increase the level of participation in parish ministries. Develops and main-tains a vibrant volunteer ministry program in collaboration with parish staff within the overall parish mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following: · Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Business Administration, Non-profit Administration or

related area preferred with demonstrated leadership experience. · Previous experience in parish ministry a plus. · Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus. · Practicing Catholic with sufficient knowledge and training in ministry in the Roman Catholic Tradition. · A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required as well as the ability to build solid relationships with par-

ish personnel and ministry volunteers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. · Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Publisher.

Must pass Diocesan Safe Environment Requirements and Background Screening.

Application Instructions: Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter, resume ,and completed Employment Application found on our parish web-site under JOB OPPORTUNITY: www.saintmcc.com

Susan Simonson, Office Manager, St. Matthew Catholic Church

1991 Overlook Dr., Winter Haven FL 33884

[email protected]

197 W. Central Ave.

Winter Haven, FL

Thank you to all those who have already made their pledge to Our Catholic Appeal.

Our parish goal is $146,372. Once we achieve our goal, the majority of the additional funds will be returned to our parish to support our own special needs. One of the needs is that of new projectors in the church and improvement in our sound system that we will be able to use 1/3 of the additional funds for. 1/3 of the additional funds will be placed into an endowment fund held by The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida for the exclusive long-term use of our parish. 1/3 will be contributed to an endowment fund to support retired priests in our diocese.

If you have not yet made your pledge you may do so by picking up a pledge envelope in the Narthex of the church or you may make your pledge via our church website: www.saintmcc.com and click the link “GIVING”

Thank you for your continued support.

Did you know?

Your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal help bring comfort to the sick.

Those involved in the pastoral care of the sick and homebound provide a healing pres-ence of Christ through compassionate lis-tening and prayer to ensure that those una-ble to be physically present with their faith community remain connected and support-ed. Ministers who bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound bring the Real Presence of Christ and the Church commu-nity to those who cannot attend the celebra-tion of Mass.

Your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal enable our diocese to support this ministry and provide training and continuing education opportunities. For more information visit:

www.orlandodiocese.org/ministries-offices/liturgy-music-welcome/liturgy-music-emhc-training.

Please visit www.cfocf.org/OCA/give to make a gift online

Pledged to date

$133,927.05

$146,372

at: Saintmcc.com/giving

You can now make a contribution to St. Matthew Catholic Church with a quick text message!

Simply send a text to 863-777-

5671 with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example:

$25 offertory

$amount OCA

(OCA is for Our Catholic Ap-peal for a one time gift)

Almost there!

Thank you to all who have made

their pledge!

The Conquer Series is a cinema!c group study which every man should a"end. Chains

are being broken. Marriages are being restored. For the first !me in history, a cinema!c

teaching series is here to offer men proven principles and prac!cal tools to be a warrior

and walk with sexual integrity. The Conquer Series men’s small groups are designed to

be a safe environment for men to receive sexual discipleship. With 68% of men in the

church viewing porn on a regular basis, this is a course that every man should a"end so

you are equipped with the tools you need to help other men in this fight. This is a place

where men can contend together, find support and acceptance.

A typical Conquer Group is made up of 5 to 6 men, including the group leader. The

se&ng is casual. You will watch one DVD per week, discuss topics presented in the DVD,

and be given a weekly mission to apply the lessons you’ve learned from the Conquer

Series. You will also receive a study guide which includes the tools that a man needs to

finish strong.

For more informa!on stop by the Narthex desk, call the parish office or visit our website

and register on line at: saintmcc.com/conquer

St. Matthew Columbarium

Canon Law, Code 1240

Where possible, the Church is to have its own cemeteries or at least areas in civil cemeteries that are designated for the deceased mem-bers of the faithful and properly blessed. If this cannot be achieved, however, then individual graves are to be properly blessed.

Benefits of our

Parish Columbarium locat-ed on our church grounds.

Perpetual Care: The Code of Canon Law requires the Catholic Church to perpetually maintain its places of burial. Care will always be assured.

Security: Proximity on constantly occupied, well-lighted Church grounds as-sures optimum security.

Convenience: With your final resting place here on the Church grounds, your fami-ly and friends and all those attend-ing Mass will find it convenient to visit and pay their respects.

Serenity: Our columbarium fits perfectly into existing and planned future construction, offering a serene, peaceful environment for medita-tion and quiet reflection.

Current Niche Prices:

A payment plan is available.

For more information, please call the parish office.

COLUMBARIUM PRICE LIST FOR REGISTERED

PARISHIONERS

Octagon Double $4,500

Octagon Single $2,700

Perimeter Double $3,850

Perimeter Single $2,300

JUNE 9 - 13, 2018 A conference focused on how to be and make disciples in our day to day lives, centered on the scriptures found in

The Gospel of St. Matthew

Deacon Harold will preach at all the Masses and speak Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE BATTLE PLAN

FOR PURITY

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

May 10 - July 12

Michael Castrilli, J.C.L., M.A.

Counseling is available for: Marriage, Family, retirees and

Spiritual Direction

Call the office for an appointment

Can I Say a

Prayer with You?

If you are in need of prayer our Prayer Ministers are available after all of our weekend Masses by the Holy Family Statue. We ask that you wait until the conclusion of the recessional Hymn before join-ing them by the Holy Family Stat-ue.

“Again, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about any-thing for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.

For where two or three gath-ered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:19-20

Counseling &

Spiritual Direction

June 10, August 12, October 28 At St. Matthew - One of the greatest gifts you can give.

YOU

This summer we are continuing our Wednesday Joy & Devotion nights and we will be do-ing the Theology of the Body program named “YOU” By Ascension. In an age of “selfies”

and egocentrism, YOU cuts through the noise to present an authentic view of the human person. It presents young people with the extraordinary story of their creation as unrepeata-ble individuals. But the program doesn’t stop there. YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body introduces teens to the truth that life is not, in fact, all about them; it is about go-ing out of themselves to be a sincere gift for others. Join us on Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm starting May 30th, bring a friend!

Youth Night! Attention all Middle & High Schoolers! We’d like to invite you all to come join us for some food, games, and fellowship on Thursday, May 31st at 6PM-8PM in the Parish Cen-ter. If you haven’t gone to a youth night with us yet, don’t be afraid! It’s all fun and games… and a whole lot of Jesus! So bring a friend and be ready for an awesome night. If you’d like to have more information about this please feel free to e-mail Adrienne at [email protected] or call at 863.324.3040 EXT. 13

As our Community continues to grow, to renew and to build, here is a wonderful oppor-tunity to get to know one another better as we have “been called by name” into the body of Christ. Please join in this effort to reach out to one another, to call one another by name.

As a parish, we are offering each member a nametag to wear to all parish functions. There is no charge for the name tag. All we ask is that if you choose to receive one that you wear it when you come to Church. They are also being offered to our registered Winter Residents. If you would like to receive one you can go to our parish website and click on the link to order one or stop by the information desk in the Narthex and fill out the Nametag Order Card.

Your Name

Parishioner Name

Badges

Vacation Bible School Volunteers

We will be hosting Our Sunday Visitor’s Shipwrecked rescued by Jesus VBS program for kids in kindergarten to 5th grade. This will be taking place from June 25

th-29

th so we are looking for anyone interested in volunteering for this

program. All are welcome to volunteer, but you must get fingerprinted through the diocese of Orlando and go through the Safe Environment Train-ing if you have not done so already.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been busy knitting and crocheting prayer shawls and lap robes. A basket in the chapel has a colorful selection of these shawls. All the shawls have been prayed over and once finished, they have been blessed. Please feel free to stop by and select one for an ill or conva-lescing family member. If you have any questions, please call the office.

COME CELEBRATE!

On Wednesday, June 6th, Deacon

Warren and Marion Rutan will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of

his ordination into the deaconate. Everyone is welcome to join us for 9:00 AM Mass on that day fol-

lowed by a “potluck” reception in the parish center. To sign up for

the brunch and choose what to bring, please see Lee Rutan by the

Ministry desk after Mass.

Ông Bà Anh Chị Em quý mến trong Chúa Ba Ngôi, Mỗi lần đọc kinh, chúng ta đều làm dấu tuyên xưng

Chúa Ba Ngôi: “Nhân danh Cha và Con và Thánh Thần. Amen.”

Đây là một mầu nhiệm khó hiểu nhất của Kitô Giáo: Chỉ có một Chúa duy nhất, nhưng lại có Ba Ngôi riêng biệt là Cha, Con, và Thánh Thần. Chúa Giêsu đã mạc khải mầu nhiệm này (Má5hêu 28:20), và chúng ta cúi đầu tuyệt đối <n vào Lời Chúa dậy.

Hôm nay là đúng 23 năm tôi đã được thụ phong linh mục (27.5.1995 – 27.5.2018). Tôi hết lòng tri ân cảm tạ Thiên Chúa đã ban cho tôi hồng ân vô giá này: cộng tác với Ngài đem Lời Chúa và Mình Máu Chúa nuôi dưỡng các Kitô hữu. Tôi cũng rất biết ơn Giáo Hội Chúa là chính Anh Chị Em đã cho tôi cơ hội phục vụ như người đầy tớ thấp hèn. Xin hãy cầu nguyện giúp tôi trung thành với Thiên Chức Linh Mục cho đến trọn đời.

Ngày mai là Ngày Chiến Sĩ Trận Vong (Memorial Day). Chúng ta hãy dùng một vài giây thinh lặng để tưởng niệm và tri ân những chiến sĩ đã bỏ mình bảo vệ Tổ Quốc cho chúng ta được tự do sống trong hạnh phúc và hòa bình trên đất nước Hoa Kỳ này. Requiem in Pacem!

Cha Giuse Bùi Dũng.

27/5 CHÚA NHẬT LỄ CHÚA BA NGÔI Đệ Nhị Luật 4:32-34,39-40: "Chính Chúa là Thiên Chúa, chớ không có Chúa nào khác". Rôma 8:14-17: "Anh em đã nhận %nh thần nghĩa tử; trong %nh thần ấy, chúng ta kêu lên rằng: Abba, lạy Cha!". Ma5hêu 28:16-20: "Làm phép rửa cho họ, nhân danh Cha và Con và Thánh Thần". 3/6 CHÚA NHẬT MÌNH MÁU CHÚA

Xuất Hành 24:3-8: "Ðây là máu giao ước Thiên Chúa đã cam kết với các ngươi."

Do Thái 9:11-15: "Máu Chúa Kitô tẩy sạch lương tâm chúng ta."

Máccô 14:12-16,22-26: "Này là Mình Ta. Này là Máu Ta."

Ý LỄ

27/5 Chúa Nhật: Cầu bình an mạnh khoẻ/ Cụ Têrêsa Bùi Thị Hoè xin.

KẾT THÚC THÁNG HOA

Chỉ còn vài ngày nữa là kết thúc Tháng Hoa, Tháng của Đức Maria. Xin mỗi người <ếp tục dâng hoa và đọc kinh <ến dâng Mẹ Chí Thánh, cũng đừng quên cầu nguyện cho các bà mẹ thân yêu của mình dù còn sống hay đã qua đời. Cha Quản Nhiệm sẽ dâng lễ Đức Bà Đi Viếng bằng <ếng Mỹ vào ngày cuối cùng Tháng Hoa: Thứ Năm 31.5 vào lúc 9 giờ sáng. CHẦU THỨ SÁU ĐẦU THÁNG

Mỗi Thứ Sáu Đầu Tháng, giáo xứ St. Ma5hew có Chầu Thánh Thể từ 9g30 sáng đến 8 giờ tối. Riêng Giáo Đoàn Việt Nam sẽ kết thúc Chầu với suy niệm và phép lành lúc 7g30 tối. Xin mọi người cố gắng sắp xếp đến chầu Chúa vào tối Thứ Sáu tới đây 1.6 tại nhà thờ. KIỆU THÁNH THỂ

Chúa Nhật tuần sau 3.6, Giáo Đoàn chúng ta sẽ kết hợp với Giáo xứ St. Ma5hew long trọng Kiệu Thánh Thể chung quanh nhà thờ lúc 11g30 sáng. Đây là Năm Thánh Thể đánh dấu 50 năm thành lập Giáo Phận Orlando (1968-2018). Chân thành cám ơn các ban và gia đình Việt Nam đã �nh nguyện trang trí cho nhiều trạm Thánh Thể năm nay. THÁNG THÁNH TÂM CHÚA GIÊSU

Nếu tháng 5 là Tháng Hoa kính Đức Mẹ và có Ngày Hiền Mẫu (Mother’s Day) 13.5, thì tháng 6 là Tháng Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu có Ngày Hiền Phụ (Father’s Day) 17.6. Trong tháng 6 này, xin mọi người cố gắng đọc kinh đền tạ Thánh Tâm Chúa và cầu cho các người cha còn sống hay đã qua đời hàng ngày nhé. Đọc ít là một chục kinh trước khi đi ngủ. HUẤN LUYỆN THỪA TÁC VIÊN LỜI CHÚA

Cha Quản Nhiệm sẽ trình bày vắn tắt về ơn gọi công bố Lời Chúa và huấn luyện kỹ thuật cho các thừa tác viên lúc 4 giờ chiều Chúa Nhật 10.6 tại hội trường. Các thừa tác viên hiện tại phải tham dự để thống nhất với nhau trong công việc thánh này. Những ai muốn �nh nguyện công bố Lời Chúa trong tương lai, thì xin mời đến tập sự. Xin liên lạc với ông Nguyễn Văn Cử (863) 644-2992. TĨNH TÂM GIÁO XỨ

Giáo xứ St. Ma5hew sẽ có 3 ngày �nh tâm từ Thứ Hai 11.6 đến Thứ Tư 13.6 lúc 7 giờ tối tại nhà thờ với chủ đề “Làm Môn Đệ Chúa” (Make Disciples). Thầy Phó Tế Harold Burke-Sivers sẽ đến giáo xứ giảng các lễ (trừ Lễ Việt Nam) cuối tuần 9-10.6. Thầy rất nổi <ếng về giảng thuyết, đặc biệt trên đài EWTN.

GIÁO ĐOÀN VIỆT NAM QUẬN POLK Linh mục Quản nhiệm: Giuse Bùi Dũng

Tel: (407) 421-1703 ; Email: [email protected]

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Mỗi lần thức dậy, mỗi khi đi ngủ, trước bữa ăn, khi vào nhà thờ và rất nhiều lần trong ngày, chúng ta làm dấu Thánh Giá: Nhân danh Cha và Con và Thánh Thần. Đó là lúc chúng ta tuyên xưng Chúa Ba Ngôi trong mọi khoảnh khắc cuộc sống. Dù chưa hiểu nhiều, nhưng chúng ta tin và dần dần nhận thấy dấu ấn của Chúa Ba Ngôi trong cuộc đời.

Truyện kể rằng, ngày xưa, có vị thánh thông thái nọ, muốn giải nghĩa tường tận về mầu nhiệm Một Chúa Ba Ngôi. Ngài cố gắng mãi mà vẫn chưa được. Thế là, Ngài đi bộ dọc bờ biển để tiếp tục ngẫm nghĩ. Ngài gặp một em bé chơi bên bờ biển. Bé lấy vỏ sò để múc nước đổ vào cái lỗ nhỏ. Ngạc nhiên, thánh nhân dừng lại hỏi bé: “Bé đang làm gì thế?” Bé hồn nhiên đáp lại: “Con muốn tát cạn nước biển để đổ vào cái

lỗ nhỏ này.” Rồi bé biến mất. Thánh nhân vỡ lẽ ra nhiều điều. Ngài hiểu rằng, em bé kia chính là thiên thần mà Chúa gửi đến để soi sáng cho mình. Ngài hiểu rằng mầu nhiệm Một Chúa Ba Ngôi quá cao vời khôn dò, và trí khôn bé nhỏ của mình không thể thấu suốt được.

Chúng ta hãy cũng nhau lắng nghe và suy ngẫm chính những lời mà Chúa Giêsu nói với các môn đệ. Những lời này trực tiếp nói tới Chúa Ba Ngôi. Chúa Giêsu nói: “Thầy còn nhiều điều phải nói với các con, nhưng bây giờ các con chưa thể hiểu được, bây giờ các con chưa có sức chịu nổi. Khi Thần Chân Lý đến, Ngài sẽ dạy các con biết tất cả sự thật, vì Ngài không tự mình mà nói, nhưng Ngài đã nghe gì thì sẽ nói như vậy, và Ngài sẽ nói cho các con những việc sẽ phải làm. Ngài sẽ làm vinh danh Thầy, vì Ngài lãnh nhận tất cả từ nơi Thầy mà loan truyền cho các con. Tất cả những gì Chúa Cha có, đều là của Thầy, thế nên như Thầy đã nói: Thánh Thần sẽ lãnh nhận từ nơi Thầy mà loan truyền cho các con.”

Lạy Thiên Chúa Ba Ngôi chí thánh, Ngài đang ngắm nhìn chúng con trong mọi cảnh huống cuộc đời. Xin cho chúng con sống như người con hiếu thảo với Chúa Cha, như người môn đệ trung thành và người anh em trung tín của Chúa Con, như người học trò yêu quý của vị Thầy là Chúa Thánh Thần. Lạy Chúa Ba Ngôi, Ngài cao sang nhưng thật gần chúng con, Ngài cao siêu nhưng rất cụ thể, Ngài cao cả nhưng rất khiêm tốn giản dị. Xin cho chúng con gặp được Ngài trong cõi lòng và trong cuộc đời. Amen.

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