There are many symbols of the trinity in Christianity. The Triquetra is a three-part interlocking fish symbol that symbolizes the Christian trinity. The word "trinity" comes from the Latin noun "trinitas" meaning "three are one." The trinity represents the belief that God is one Being made up of three distinct Persons who exist in co-equal, co-eternal communion as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Here's some verse from a Catholic poet known for his strong orthodoxy. While not a theological exposition, there's a simple, homely theology at work here. Delight in this and enjoy!
A Trinity
Of three in One and One in three
My narrow mind would doubting be
Till Beauty, Grace and Kindness met
And all at once were Juliet.
- Hilaire Belloc
-ConcordPastor
Hi Austin. Do you know anything about the origins of the Triquetra or how far back it dates?
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite images of the Trinity comes from Augustine: Lover, Beloved, Love.
Thanks for the post.
Nick Wagner
TeamRCIA.com
Nick: here's the Wikipedia scoop on this symbol
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triquetra
Question for you: do you still have your talk on Ordinary Time (chalk outline) that I liked so much? Would love to post it here as we go back to the green season!