Who are You, O Lord, and Who am I?
Last semester, as I began theology classes on my path to ordination, I took a full-semester course on the Triune God. It was my favorite class of the semester because it reminded me of Who God is and how we are called to know Him. Our final project was to write a "homily" for Trinity Sunday, and I'd like to share this with you below. Who knows if I'd ever give this at a Mass (it's probably a bit too "academic"), but, in any case, it's a good summary of what I learned and how I desire to share this with others. Readings: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/053115.cfm “Who are You, O Lord, and who am I?” St. Francis of Assisi was known for asking this question often, but whenever he said it, he meant it as much more than a simple question. Rather, for him, it was a prayer, a “crying out” to God asking for Him to reveal Who He is. I think we can receive much insight from this tremendous wisdom of St. Francis; if we wish to know Who God is, what...