"I believe, in order to understand; and I understand, the better to believe." - St. Augustine

"No one can have God as Father who does not have the Church as Mother." - St. Cyprian

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Trinitarian Formula

In the NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

εἰς τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ Υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritūs Sancti. Amen


This simple formula has so much depth in terms of understanding the nature of the Godhead. It is given to us by Jesus Himself. The mystery of the trinity lies within this simple statement. It is a look, through the glass darkly, of the picture of the Trinity, the Triune God. We cannot fully understand the trinity and that is where Faith comes in. Faith in the Church, Faith in God, and Faith in the weight of these words.

Find what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says here.

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