My son, I am in your heart, a lonely Gethsemane, where I am watching and no one dares to come and watch with Me even for one hour. You would rather chase the possession of this earthly world even at the risk of perdition, leaving Me alone to suffer. The enemy is fast approaching; they are gaining ground so as to win many souls while you are asleep. Son, can’t you wake up and watch with Me even one hour? I am in the sanctuary of your soul, a lonely Gethsemane, waiting for you to come. Many souls, many souls are going to hell because of the sins of the flesh. Son, see how you keep on leading many souls to perdition through your fashions. I am the one Whom you publicly expose naked. Son, console Me. Son, have mercy on Me. Never should a man imitate a woman! Never should a woman imitate a man! Be what I made you, son; be what I made you. I say, keep away from this worldly fashion. This is the plan of the enemy to destroy the temple of the Holy Spirit; that is your body. Live a modest life.
My loving son, because I love you and want you to show Me love, I am appealing to you to offer Me your whole being. Keep it for Me and for Me alone. May it glorify Me always, may it console Me always. I am not making this appeal to the world, but to you whom I love. Offer it to Me, offer it for salvation. I am the Agonizing Jesus Christ, calling you to RETURN.
Almost everyone asks about this. We wantwant to help our young men. Who have decided to join the Vocation of celibacy in the Roman catholic church.
This is a question that often gets asked by young men who are discerning a vocation- and rightly so! After all, don’t all priests celebrate the same Mass and the same Sacraments? So what is the difference?
The difference between a diocesan priest and a religious priest lies in the type of work that they do and where that priest is called to serve. Diocesan priests, as their name implies, are ordained to serve a particular diocese in the Church. They take a promise of obedience to their bishop, and can be sent to serve at any parish within the diocesan territory.
Religious order priests, on the other hand, serve the Church according to a specific charism, or spirit that unites members of a community around the ideals of its founder. This charism usually carries with it a certain spirituality that all members strive to incorporate into their daily lives. This charism informs the work that religious order priests do, which is why in addition to their sacramental ministry, you will find members of religious orders engaged in a wide variety of ministries. For example, an important charism of the Basilians is Christian education. As a result, you will find many of our members work in education in some way, either as a teacher, administrator, chaplain, coach, or counselor, depending on the unique gifts that person brings to the community. Basilians who are not actively engaged in an educational institution also strive to be educators in their roles- especially in their parish ministry.
Another key difference is that religious order priests can be sent to serve wherever the mission of their community takes them. For example, in my time with the Basilians, I spent my associate year in Novi, Michigan, working at Detroit Catholic Central High School. I then spent six years in Houston, Texas for my formation, and I currently live in Windsor, Ontario, where I serve at Assumption Parish, and as chaplain of campus ministry at the University of Windsor. It can be a challenge to leave behind friends and family as a religious, but I have always found that there is great joy in being given the privilege to serve where the Lord calls us.
May the Lord continue to bless you as you discern how God is calling you to serve him with your life!
All priests share in the one priesthood of Jesus. But there are some significant differences between the call to Religious Life and the call to Diocesan Priesthood. They are different not only in the way they live priesthood, but in the essence of their vocations. Those men called to Consecrated Life, who live the life of a “Religious Order” priest differ from those called to the Diocesan Priesthood.
Diocesan Priesthood
A diocesan Priest is called to serve the local community of Christians, as a Spiritual Father, of a local parish in a geographical region called a Diocese. For the Diocesan Priest, his life revolves around providing for the spiritual needs, especially through the sacraments, for the Faithful in their everyday lives. At his ordination, a diocesan priest makes the three promises of a life of Prayer, respect and obedience to his bishop and successors, and of celibacy. These three promises are intended to allow the diocesan priest to serve the community and to grow in holiness, freed from anything that will not assist in accomplishing the mission of proclaiming the Gospel to his people. The Diocesan Priest enjoys two distinct communities: (1) the Presbyterate to which he belongs, and (2) the People for whom he serves. The Presbyterate is the group of diocesan priests of a local diocese who gather around the local bishop. Typically, the people that a diocesan priest serves are his parishioners, but sometimes a diocesan priest is asked to serve in a specialized ministry such as a chaplaincy, or diocese wide ministries with a broader immediate community. The overall mission of the Diocesan Priest is to stand in the presence of the local community as the “Icon of Christ”, serving the particular needs of the local community, and establishing the Gospel in a geographical location. Those called to Diocesan Priesthood are usually attracted to the vocation through a desire to serve the People of God in the local parish, especially in and through the Holy Eucharist and Sacraments.
Religious Order
Religious Order priests are first called to be Religious Brothers in the Consecrated Life, where a man consecrates himself to Christ through the three Evangelical Counsels, through making the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The Religious Order Priest’s first vocation is as a brother, living the Christian life in a radical way, through the vows in a particular community with other brothers doing precisely the same thing. For those called to Religious Life, some are also called to serve that community (and oftentimes other communities) as a priest. Those men are, in addition to being called to be Brothers, are called to be Ordained Priests through Ordination. The overall mission of the Religious Order priest is to live consecrated life well, in a particular community, following the particular charism (or holy activity) of the particular religious order. Those called to Religious Life are usually attracted to it through members of a particular congregation or through the inspiration of the founder of the particular Order. For example, one might feel a real attraction to the life of St. Francis, and want to follow the call to holiness in the way St Francis did, or meet a group of Franciscans and decide “Hey, I want to join them!”
My Lord and my God, you are Love itself, the source of all love and goodness. Out of love you created me to know you, to love you, and to serve you in a unique way, as no one else can. I believe that you have a plan for my life, that you have a mission in your Kingdom reserved for me alone. Your plan and your mission are far better than any other I might choose: they will glorify you, fulfill the desires of my heart, and bring salvation to those souls who are depending on my generous response.
Lord grant me the light of grace I need in order to see the next step in Your plan; grant me the generosity necessary to follow your call; and grant me the courage required to take up my cross and to follow you.
Show me your will, O gentle and eternal God, and help me to say with Mary, “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” Let me say with Jesus, “Let not my will be done, but yours.” Amen.
Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life
Almighty and merciful Father, you inspire and bring to fulfillment every good intention. Guide your people in the way of salvation and watch over those who shepherd your flock and those who have left all things to follow you. Raise up worthy ministers for your altars, ardent but gentle servants of the Gospel, and generous souls who renounce worldly power and profit to serve you and their brothers and sisters faithfully in the spirit of poverty and humility. Inspire our young men and women to respond to your call so that your Church might always rejoice in plentiful servants for your harvest. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Why should we say prayers for the priests in our lives? Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, once said, “After God, the priest is everything.”
Priests serve Christ’s Church here on earth daily through the Mass and sacraments. In confession they stand in persona Christi and work with Christ to bring us forgiveness from our sins.
We must pray for priests everyday—especially because of the deep hatred Satan has for priests. Christ Himself instituted the priesthood for the Church here on earth, so naturally, the devil hates the men Christ has chosen to continue to bring light and truth to the world. He continuously works to separate them from the grace of God.
After their ordination, all priests have an indelible mark on their souls. This mark makes priests prime targets for the devil and his evil ways. Here are six prayers (from some of our favorite saints!) to say today to intercede for our shepherds here on earth.
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
. St. Therese of Lisieux’s Prayer for PriestsO Jesus, eternal Priest,keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart,where none may touch them.Keep unstained their anointed hands,which daily touch Your Sacred Body.Keep unsullied their lips,daily purpled with your Precious Blood.Keep pure and unearthly their hearts,sealed with the sublime mark of the priesthood.Let Your holy love surround them andshield them from the world’s contagion.Bless their labors with abundant fruit andmay the souls to whom they minister be their joy and consolation here and in heaven their beautiful andeverlasting crown.
St.John Vianney’s Prayer for PriestsGod, please give to your Church todaymany more priests after your own heart.May they be worthy representatives of Christ the Good Shepherd.May they wholeheartedly devote themselves to prayer and penance;be examples of humility and poverty;shining models of holiness;tireless and powerful preachers of the Word of God;zealous dispensers of your grace in the sacraments.May their loving devotion to your Son Jesus in the Eucharistand to Mary his Mother be the twin fountains of fruitfulness for their ministry.
St. Pope John Paul II’s Prayer for Priests to Our Blessed MotherMother of Jesus Christ and Mother of priests,Accept this title which we bestow on you to celebrate your motherhood and to contemplate with you the priesthood of your Son and of your sons, O holy Mother of God.Mother of Christ, to the Messiah Priest you gave a body of flesh through the anointing of the Holy Spirit for the salvation of the poor and the contrite of heart; guard priests in your heart and in the Church, O Mother of the Savior.Mother of Faith, you accompanied to the Temple the Son of Man, the fulfillment of the promises given to the fathers; give to the Father for his glory the priests of your Son, O Ark of the Covenant.Mother of the Church, with the disciples in the Upper Room you prayed to the Spirit for the new People and their shepherds; obtain for the Order of Presbyters a fullness of gifts, O Queen of the Apostles.Mother of Jesus Christ, you were with Him at the beginning of His life and of His mission, you sought the Master among the crowd, you stood beside Him when he was lifted up from the earth consumed as the one eternal sacrifice, and you had John close by you, your son; accept from the beginning those who have been called, protect their growth, accompany your sons in their life and in their ministry, O Mother of Priests.
St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Prayer for PriestsMary, Mother of Jesus, throw your mantle of purity over our priests.Protect them, guide them, and keep them in your heart. Be a Mother to them, especially in times of discouragement and loneliness. Love them and keep them belonging completely to Jesus. Like Jesus, they, too, are your sons, so keep their hearts pure and virginal. Keep their minds filled with Jesus, and put Jesus always on their lips, so that he is the one they offer to sinner and to all they meet. Mary, Mother of Jesus, be their Mother, loving them and bringing them joy. Take special care of sick and dying priests, and the ones most tempted. Remember how they spent their youth and old age, their entire lives serving and giving all to Jesus. Mary, bless them and keep a special place for them in your heart. Give them a piece of your heart, so beautiful and pure and immaculate, so full of love and humility, so that they, too, can grow in the likeness of Christ. Dear Mary, make them humble like you, and holy like Jesus.
maculate, so full of love and humility, so that they, too, can grow in the likeness of Christ. Dear Mary, make them humble like you, and holy like Jesus. 5. Fr. Benedict’s Prayer for PriestsLord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest,You offered yourself to the Father on the altar of the Cross and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave Your priestly people a share in Your redeeming sacrifice. Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests. Grant that all who are ordained to the ministerial priesthood may be ever more conformed to You, the Divine Master. May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience.Let them be shepherds according to Your own Heart, single-minded in service to You and to the Church and shining examples of a holy, simple and joyful life. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Your Mother and ours,draw all priests and the flocks entrusted to their care to the fullness of eternal life where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
St. Faustina’s Prayer for PriestsHeavenly Father, grant that our priests be strengthened and healedby the power of the Eucharist they celebrate. May the Word they proclaim give them courage and wisdom.We pray that all those whom they seek to serve May see in them the love and care of Jesus, Our Eternal High Priest, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.Mary, Mother of the Church, look tenderly upon your sons, our priests. St Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, pray for us all.8. O my Jesus, I beg You on behalf of the whole Church:Grant it love and the light of Your Spirit and give power to the words of priests so that hardened hearts might be brought to repentance and return to You, O Lord.Lord, give us holy priests; You Yourself maintain them in holiness. O Divine and Great High Priest, may the power of Your mercy accompany them everywhere and protect them from the devil’s snares which are continually being set for the souls of priests. May the power of Your mercy, O Lord, shatter and bring to naught all that might tarnish the sanctity of priests, for You can do all things.
The Bible is filled with reminders of how important it is to pray for one another. Jesus gave us the best example as He prayed for those who followed Him. Paul also left us prayers written for the churches he had visited over time. The truth that rings through all is this: “Keep on praying” (Matthew 7:7), “Pray at all times” (Ephesians 6:18), “Pray continually” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
It’s that important.
So, if we’re called to pray for the “church,” what is the church, exactly? The Bible reminds us that the church is more than just a building or a gathering place of people. And it’s much bigger than any single denomination, social status, or country. The church quite simply is the body of believers all around the world who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is referred to in the Bible as the Greek word “ekklesia” and is defined as “an assembly,” or the “called out ones.”
In a world that is often very dark, and in times that we know the end is drawing nearer, may we be found faithfully praying for one another until Christ’s return. Many believers are persecuted, even killed, daily all around our world. Many are being intimidated by others around them, or are ridiculed and attacked because of their beliefs. We can be sure of this – Satan is very aware of the power of our prayers. And he will do everything he can to render us ineffective and to silence our voices. May God help us to recognize those traps and do all we can to show His love and light in this world that so desperately needs Christ’s hope and healing.
, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:1-3)Dear God,We are so incredibly in need of your power and your strength. We ask that you would fill us with your Spirit of love and unity among believers all around our world. We ask for your help to set aside our differences and look to the greater cause, the cause of Christ. Please help us to truly live out a life of love. We know that this is only possible through the power of your Spirit, so we ask that you would move across our land in miraculous ways, with fresh filling and awareness, turning your people back to you, drawing others to come to know you. We need your unity and your love to stir our hearts and give direction to our days. We need your wisdom to guide us, we need your Spirit to lead us, to live out godly lives that would bring honor first to you. We thank you that you are always with us; and give us great purpose and hope.
To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)Dear God,We give you the glory and honor for all that you’re doing in our lives every day, even in the times we can’t see it or understand your ways. Shine your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world, for your glory and purposes. Set your way before us. May all your plans succeed. We may reflect your peace and hope to a world that so desperately needs your presence and healing.Thank you that:Your ways and thoughts are far greater than oursYou had a plan to redeem and make all things newYour face is towards the righteousYou hear our prayers and know our heartsYou reign supremeWe are more than conquerors through the gift of ChristYou are holy and justHelp us not to follow after the voice of the crowds, but to press in close to you to hear your whispers and seek after you alone. We will declare that your love stands firm forever. For your lovingkindness endures forever.
That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:16-19)
Dear God,
Fill us with the power of your Holy Spirit this day. Fill us with your joy, your wisdom, and with constant reminders that Your Presence will go with us, and you will give us rest. Thank you that you came to give new life, peace, hope, and joy to your children. Thank you that your power is made perfect in our weakness. We know that you are with us, and you fight for your people. We believe that it’s not by might, nor by power, but by your Spirit that you make a difference in our world. We choose to trust you today and to recognize the authority of who you are in our lives.
Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14)“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)Dear God,Help us to keep our eyes on you, so that we can follow your promptings and respond to your call. Help us to see when another soul around us needs to be encouraged. Help us to be faithful to carry one another’s burdens, remembering that we’re all in this life together. Thank you:For your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, you’re still with usThat your Word says you are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spiritOur comfort abounds through ChristThat our greatest source of help and strength comes from youThat though we face trouble and loss in this world, we can be assured you have overcome it allWe ask for:Great miracles for this hurting worldThe comfort of your Spirit to bring a covering of grace and healing to all those who have been broken.Through our own struggle and pain, help us to be your vessels to offer comfort and strength to others who are hurting.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35)Dear God,You are Jehovah-Jireh, the God who provides. We thank you that you own it all and hold everything in your hands. We thank you that you know our needs before we even ask. You’re aware of all that concerns us, and you have a plan and provision. You alone can move mountains to make a way for your children. We ask for your answer, in your timing, for every need that weighs our hearts down.Forgive us for doubting you, for worrying, and for trying to work everything out on our own. Help us to trust you more. We choose to recognize and to believe that you are able to accomplish far more than we even thought possible.We thank you in advance for your miracles, for paving out pathways, for your provision for those who love you – the church. Thank you for the abundance of blessing and goodness you have already stored up. Thank you for teaching us to be content in all circumstances. We love you Lord; we’re leaning on you.
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15)Dear God,Thank you that sin and death have been conquered by Christ, and that your power is everlasting. He paid the price to offer us the gift of eternal life. Help us never to forget or take for granted this huge gift of love on our behalf. Help us not to hide this great truth or to keep it to ourselves out of fear of judgment. Forgive us for being too busy, or distracted by other things, for not fully recognizing what you freely given, what you have done for us. May we be found faithful to go into all the world – our communities, the nation, the whole world. May we share this light of hope that so burns within our hearts. Open doors that no one can shut, Lord. Protect your people as we carry the truth of Jesus into all the world.
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:9)Dear God,We pray for every leader in our churches around the world – give them your wisdom and discernment as they lead. We pray that their hearts would be directed first to you, that they would recognize where their true help and strength come from. We ask that you would guard their coming and going, that you would be their refuge and their peace. We pray that you would surround each one with wise counsel, that they would be humble and kind, patient and loving through their actions and words. We pray that their faith in you would be unwavering.We pray for their families – give them great strength, protection, and grace for the days ahead. We ask that you would continue to pave the way for strong, faithful men and women to serve your people. We ask you for the outpouring of your Spirit to raise up those you’ve chosen to lead.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)Dear God,Thank you that you have victoriously overcome sin, and death, and any evil that we may face today. And because of you, we are overcomers too. We too can have victory, and we can walk strong in your peace.Thank you, Lord, that You are producing in us great endurance through the hard places. You are building spiritual muscle. We press in close to your presence today and ask that no matter what obstacles we’re facing as a church, we choose joy.Keep your words of truth planted firmly within us, help us to keep focused on what is pure and right; give us the power to be obedient to your Word.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)Dear God,Thank you that you have victoriously overcome sin, and death, and any evil that we may face today. And because of you, we are overcomers too. We too can have victory, and we can walk strong in your peace.Thank you, Lord, that You are producing in us great endurance through the hard places. You are building spiritual muscle. We press in close to your presence today and ask that no matter what obstacles we’re facing as a church, we choose joy.Keep your words of truth planted firmly within us, help us to keep focused on what is pure and right; give us the power to be obedient to your Word.
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18)Dear God,The battle feels intense some days. We get tired and weak, and t’s hard to keep going in the face of defeat. Help us to remember that you will never leave us – that you’re our Refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in trouble.We know that the enemy wouldn’t be fighting so hard against us if we weren’t making a difference for your Kingdom. He wouldn’t be trying so hard to stop us if he didn’t think you had so much good still in store. Remind us that this battle belongs to you Lord, and whatever we’re up against can be taken down in one fail swoop by your mighty hand. Help us to trust you more and to never waste time spinning our wheels fighting in our strength.Thank you for your daily presence in our lives; that we can be assured your heart is towards us, your eyes are over us, and your ears are open to the prayers of your people. Thank you that you surround us with favor as with a shield, and we are safe in your care.
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,” (Ephesians 6:18)Dear God,We pray for your great healing on our land. Shine your face and your blessing over us. Give us courage to go into all the world and take the message of the Gospel of peace. We need you now, more than ever before. Our times are in your hands.Thank you that you are:Rich in mercy and full of graceForgiving and mercifulStrong and mighty.For us and you fight for us still todayWake us up Lord! Remind us to live aware, listen to your words, and be willing to make a difference in this land. Give us courage to speak out. Help us not to stay silent but to do all things through your wisdom and love. Bring honor to your name in these days Lord, for you alone are worthy. We make our prayers through christ our lord amen
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As you do this may saint Jude Thaddeus intercede for you all.
The THADDEAN MISSIONARIES, are too much in building talents and picking up talents. This is a video of our brothers building their community kitchen on their own.
We also need the help of all these wealthy men and women of good will, who would love to support or sponsor our community, that is the priests and seminaries of saint Jude Thaddeus congregation.
As you do this may saint Jude Thaddeus intercede for you all.
The Shield of the Trinity, or Scutum Fidei, which is Latin for ‘shield of faith,’ is a traditional Christian symbol which expresses the concept of the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The early teachers of the church developed this triangular diagram as a tool to demonstrate to the largely illiterate faithful about the fundamental Christian doctrine and the undivided and eternal nature of the Trinitarian God.
Variations of the Shield of Trinity Symbol Throughout history, the Holy Trinity was expressed in many ways. In church architecture we often see three arches or pillars. People bless themselves with a sign of a cross with three fingers joined together to show their respect and faith in the Trinitarian God. Christians have used different symbols and designs to express the Holy Trinity and the nature of the God, and here are some of them:
When we talk about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as being “Persons,” we do not mean they are human beings or that they are like mankind in any way. In our everyday language, though, that is how the word person is often used, so it is understandable that some confusion surrounds references to the three “Persons” of the Trinity.
When we talk about God, we are using the word Person to show that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each have personhood or personality. That is, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each have intellect, emotion, and volition. Any being with rationality, emotion, and a will can be considered a person; thus, human beings are persons, but so are angelic beings and the Divine Being. The definition of person cannot include physicality for the simple reason that human beings do not cease to be persons after death. A dead person’s body is left behind to decay, but his true self—his personhood—lives on in either heaven or hell.
When we speak of God existing in three Persons, we mean that God’s existence is comprised of three distinct centers of intellect, emotion, and will. Each Person of the Trinity had a unique role in creation and in the salvation of mankind. The Holy Spirit is unique and is not the Father or the Son (He proceeds from the Father and the Son, John 15:26). The Father and the Son are also unique (when Jesus prayed to the Father, He was not praying to Himself, Luke 23:34). Each is God, but each is a separate “Person.” Using the word person is one of the only ways our language has to describe this concept.
All three Persons of the Trinity comprise the one, perfectly unified God. They share the same nature and essence, and they are all the same God, but each individual Person of the Trinity is distinct and unique. The fact that God exists in three Persons is important for several reasons. For instance, God is love (1 John 4:8). But, in eternity past, before God created any other being, could He have truly been love? That is, can love exist where there is no one to be loved? Because God exists in three co-equal, co-eternal Persons, love exists, too. Eternal love has been expressed eternally among the Persons of the Godhead. The Father, Son, and Spirit have always loved each other, and so love is eternal.
Once we lay aside the notion that a “person” can only be a “human person,” we can more readily understand how God can correctly be said to exist in three “Persons.”
Shield of the Holy spirit
This diagram consists of four nodes (generally circular in shape) interconnected by six links. The three nodes at the edge of the diagram are labelled with the names of the three persons of the Trinity (traditionally the Latin-language names, or scribal abbreviationsthereof): The Father (“PATER”), The Son (“FILIUS”), and The Holy Spirit(“SPIRITUS SANCTUS”). The node in the center of the diagram (within the triangle formed by the other three nodes) is labelled God (Latin “DEUS”), while the three links connecting the center node with the outer nodes are labelled “is” (Latin “EST”), and the three links connecting the outer nodes to each other are labelled “is not” (Latin “NON EST”).
The links are non-directional—this is emphasized in one thirteenth-century manuscript[1] by writing the link captions “EST” or “NON EST” twice as many times (going in both directions within each link), and is shown in some modern versions of the diagram by superimposing each occurrence of the “is” / “is not” text on a double-headed arrow ↔ (rather than enclosing it within a link). So the following twelve propositions can be read off the diagram:
“The Father is God”
“The Son is God”
“The Holy Spirit is God”
“God is the Father”
“God is the Son”
“God is the Holy Spirit”
“The Father is not the Son”
“The Father is not the Holy Spirit”
“The Son is not the Father”
“The Son is not the Holy Spirit”
“The Holy Spirit is not the Father”
“The Holy Spirit is not the Son”
The Shield of the Trinity is not generally intended to be any kind of schematic diagram of the structure of God, but instead is merely a compact visual device from which the above statements (contained in or implied by the Athanasian Creed) can be read off.
How the Shield of Trinity originated
The Shield of the Trinity, or Scutum Fidei, which is Latin for ‘shield of faith,’ is a traditional Christian symbol which expresses the concept of the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The early teachers of the church developed this triangular diagram as a tool to demonstrate to the largely illiterate faithful about the fundamental Christian doctrine and the undivided and eternal nature of the Trinitarian God.
Variations of the Shield of Trinity Symbol
Throughout history, the Holy Trinity was expressed in many ways. In church architecture we often see three arches or pillars. People bless themselves with a sign of a cross with three fingers joined together to show their respect and faith in the Trinitarian God. Christians have used different symbols and designs to express the Holy Trinity and the nature of the God, and here are some of them:
THE SHIELD OF THE TRINITIY
The classic Shield of Trinity symbol dates back to the 12th century and is shaped as a downward-pointing triangular diagram.
It consists of four interlinked circular nodes. The three nodes are at each vertex of the triangle connected with three same-length bars. The fourth node or circle is placed in the center and is also linked with bars of equal length to the outer circles. The three names are written inside the circles at the edge of the diagram – The Father (Latin Pater), The Son (Latin Filius), and The Holy Spirit (Spiritus Sanctus). The circle at the center has God (Deus) written inside it.
The three links connecting the inner with the outer circles carry the word ‘is’ (Latin Est), while the bars connecting the outer circles are labeled with ‘is not’ (Latin Non Est).
The Shield is a Christian traditional visual symbol that expresses different aspects of the Trinity doctrine. The beautiful organization of words and sentences within the diagram represents the everlasting nature of the God and God’s activity in the world.
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