Chi Rho Letters - The Most Holy Trinity

May 31, 2026 1:17 pm

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May 31, 2026 - Volume II, Issue 14


”What matters most is not occupying positions of power or defending cultural strongholds, but initiating good processes and enabling them to mature. In this way, the truth of the Gospel is not imposed from above, but grows over time within the concrete interweaving of lives, communities and cultures. This is not a truth that fears diversity, but instead welcomes and guides it. It does not eliminate conflicts, but transforms them, reuniting that which history tends to scatter"

Pope Leo XVI, Magnifica Humanitas




Editor’s Note

Happy Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity! This week's readings help us dive into the mystery of our triune God, and these are the Chi Rho Letters.


One of my former pastors said one Trinity Sunday that if he preached about the Trinity for more than 5 minutes, he'd likely start veering into heresy...


Reflection on Substack



Headlines


Pope Leo published his first encyclical which serves as a blueprint for human dignity in the age of AI, Magnifica humanitas, and The Pillar published an explainer.


The SSPX names four priests for planned bishop consecrations, despite warnings of schism and excommunication.


Pope Leo makes his first major canon-law change, revising the monastery dismissal process.


U.S. bishops report a child-protection “historic milestone,” while auditors still flag warning signs.


The Supreme Court declines to step into a lawsuit over the Peter’s Pence collection.


Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque are coming to the U.S. ahead of the national Sacred Heart consecration.


Pope Leo urges priests to respect the norms of the liturgy and avoid confusing the faithful at Mass.


Pro-life groups warn Mexico’s Supreme Court may move toward nationwide abortion decriminalization.


New attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria leave at least five dead and several abducted.


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Pope Leo's Preaching

Summary excerpt from Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given May 27, 2026


Dear brothers and sisters, in today’s reflection on Sacrosanctum Concilium, we consider the liturgy through the lens of tradition and of development. Pope Pius XII called the Church a “living organism” which needs to grow, mature and adapt to circumstances. Indeed, desiring that Christian life should thrive and grow, the Second Vatican Council recognized it was time to adjust some adaptable elements in the liturgy for the health and vitality of the Church, to fortify and rejuvenate Christians, and to foster unity and evangelize men and women. The Council affirmed that legitimate progress in the liturgy must also preserve sound tradition, and that certain elements of the liturgy can never change because they are divinely instituted. In a particular way, I encourage all priests to respect the texts and norms of the liturgy with openness, humility, trust in God’s greatness and with sincere fidelity to ecclesial communion.



Sunday Readings

The Most Holy Trinity - Link

Reading 1: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9

Psalm: Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56

Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Gospel: John 3:16-18


Collect

God our Father, who by sending into the world

the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification

made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,

grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,

we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory

and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever.


Morning Prayer | Evening Prayer



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Collection Plate

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The Liturgical Week Ahead

Coloring indicates Liturgical Color, links provided to USCCB site.


June 1, 2026 | Monday | Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr

2 Peter 1:2-7 | Mark 12:1-12

Readings | Morning Prayer | Evening Prayer


June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | Ninth Week of Ordinary Time

2 Peter 3:12-15a, 17-18 | Mark 12:13-17

Readings | Morning Prayer | Evening Prayer


June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs

2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 | Mark 12:18-27

Readings | Morning Prayer | Evening Prayer


June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Ninth Week of Ordinary Time

2 Timothy 2:8-15 | Mark 12:28-34

Readings | Morning Prayer | Evening Prayer


June 5, 2026 | Friday | Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr

2 Timothy 3:10-17 | Mark 12:35-37

Readings | Morning Prayer | Evening Prayer


June 6, 2026 | Saturday | Ninth Week of Ordinary Time

2 Timothy 4:1-8 | Mark 12:38-44

Readings | Morning Prayer | Evening Prayer I



Community Prayer Intentions

For Strength and Comfort:

  • Families of Servicemembers
  • Those affected by the Iranian and Ukrainian wars
  • Families experiencing losses
  • Myers Family
  • Demers Family
  • Pope Leo XIV


Eternal Rest:

  • Noel Demers
  • Emma Niese
  • Those killed in the wars in Iran and Ukraine
  • Fr. Wilber Thomas
  • Pope Benedict XVI
  • Pope Francis


Saints in Progress, pray for us:



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