THREE PERSONS OF GOD
Trinity By Edward Matulanya Here’s a detailed description of the Trinity according to the Roman Catholic Church as described by both the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and the Holy Bible. The Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. The Church teaches that there is one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each Person is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal, sharing the same divine nature, yet distinct in their relations of origin: the Father is unbegotten, the Son is begotten of the Father, and the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. The Trinity is mystery of love and communion, emphasizing that God is relational and that human beings are invited to participate in this divine life. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, (CCC 253) “The Trinity is One. We do not confess three Gods, but one God in three Persons, the ‘consubstantial Trinity.’”Also, (CCC 255) “The divine persons do not ...