Dear Parishioners of Mary Immaculate and Saint Rose,
The desire to know and understand is very strong in us mortal beings. And yet, try as we might, there are just many things that are beyond our comprehension. Oh, I don’t just mean things that we are not good at doing, such as being computer savvy or handy in auto repair.  Or things that just go beyond our mental capacity such as quadratic equations. I am more referring to things that, no matter how skilled we are or how intelligent we may be, are just beyond our comprehension.
For example, how often have you felt as if you knew and understood someone completely, only to find them behaving in such a way that you were completely mystified? Perhaps you even commented that you didn’t know them at all. For that matter, how well do you know and understand your self? Sometimes I am just astounded at the way I react to something. It causes me to wonder if I even know myself at all.
When it comes to matters of faith, we often encounter, in ourselves or others, a desire to know and comprehend the mysteries of God. We suddenly think that if I can’t experience it with my senses, then it doesn’t exist. If I can’t logically follow everything at this moment, then I can’t believe it.
This weekend we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity.  We as Christians believe that there are three persons, but one God. We believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. A mystery of Faith is something beyond our capacity to comprehend. We dwell in mystery all the time. We can have a limited understanding of mysteries of the Faith, but it is only a small part and not the fullness. In a sense, it is standing before almighty God knowing that He made us, He loves us, He has redeemed us, and now He waits in glory for us to be with Him.  It is a mystery.
So many things in life are beyond our comprehension. For example: falling in love, beholding the beauty of nature, feeling a sense of wellbeing and accomplishment, being recognized for a job well done, being part of a family, having a sense of being part of something greater than yourself. All of these things are common experiences, but filled with mystery.
Today as we stand in awe before the mystery of the greatness of our God, we pray that He deepen our faith. That even when we don’t understand, that we stand firm in faith. 
Praise be to the Blessed and Holy Trinity!                                
Msgr. Cox

The Trinity, El Greco (1579