The Holy Trinity: God’s Union in Love – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the Holy Trinity and the significance of baptism in the Christian faith.

The Holy Trinity: God’s Union in Love – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff In this Trinity Sunday reflection, Msgr. John Esseff invites listeners to renew their baptismal vows and enter more deeply into the mystery of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit dwelling within the baptized soul. Drawing from John 3:16 and the Church’s profession of faith, he reflects on the Father’s love, the saving mission of Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit poured into the Church and the world. Msgr. Esseff explains that baptism brings the indwelling of the Holy Trinity, uniting each person with Christ and with the communion of saints. This union also places Christians within the Church militant, where the life of God within the soul must be guarded through prayer, repentance, love and resistance to temptation. The episode closes with a powerful reminder that the Gospel is the good news of God’s love. Salvation is not about how high humanity can reach, but how low God bends in mercy. Every person is loved by God and called into eternal communion with the Father through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. V. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven…

People in this episode

Guest: Msgr. John Esseff

Topics covered

• Holy Trinity
• Baptism
• God's Love
• Christianity
• Salvation
• Prayer

Keywords

• Holy Trinity
• baptism
• God's love
• Christian faith
• salvation
• prayer
• repentance
• temptation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Church

Books & works: The Holy Trinity: God’s Union in Love, John 3:16

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