There was a time when people prayed only to God, long before Jesus walked the earth in His humanity; Moses, Elijah, Joshua, I can go on….. God heard the cries of His people directly and answered them by sending His Son.

When Jesus came into the world, He revealed that praying in His name would draw believers even closer to the Father. Through his birth into our human experience, Jesus bridged the gap between divinity and humanity. We can relate to Jesus not only as the Son of God but also as one who understands our struggles, our joys, and our weaknesses. His humanity makes our prayers feel more personal and more connected because He experienced life as we know it.

Jesus also reminded His disciples that the Father already knows our needs and wants. Prayer is not about convincing God through a third person, but about communion, a relationship that aligns our hearts with His. Jesus did not come to stand as a go-between God and us, but to get us to understand the Father’s love more clearly.

When reflecting on the mystery of the Trinity, I see the Father as the One who holds all knowledge and wisdom, the Son as the One who we understand through His humanity, and the Holy Spirit as the One who intercedes.

For those in a religion or tradition who pray directly to God without invoking Jesus’ name, are they not still honoring the Son? Of course they are! Praying to one is to pray to all three, for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the Holy Trinity. They are one essence that cannot be separated, and I look forward to sitting at the Eucharistic table where ALL of us, no matter our religion or tradition, will enjoy the heavenly realm together as promised.

Let Us Pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with a heart full of gratitude. Thank You for inviting us into a relationship with You, for calling us your children and allowing us to know your love and mercy.