The Trinity

A reflection on the Trinity

by Father Lee Davis on May 20, 2024

Three in One and One in Three: The Beautiful Mystery

The Trinity. One God in three persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. It's a core concept in Christianity, but also one that can leave us scratching our heads. How can something be three and one at the same time?

The truth is, the Trinity is a mystery. And that's okay.

Here are some reasons why we shouldn't get hung up on perfectly explaining it:

  • God is Infinite, We are Finite: Imagine a dog trying to understand quantum physics. We, as humans, are limited in our understanding. God, on the other hand, is infinite. It's arrogant to think we can fully grasp something so beyond our scope.
  • Focus on Relationship, Not Math: The Trinity isn't a mathematical equation to be solved. It's about the nature of God and the beautiful relationships within the Godhead. The Father loves the Son, the Son reveals the Father, and the Holy Spirit unites them both.
  • Mystery Deepens Faith: Some of the most profound things in life can't be fully explained. Love, for example. The Trinity being a mystery can deepen our faith. It reminds us that God is not a being we can control or fully understand, but a God worthy of awe and reverence.

So, what do we do?

  • Embrace the Wonder: The Trinity is a beautiful mystery. Let it inspire awe and wonder!
  • Focus on What We Know: The Bible reveals God's character – love, mercy, justice. Focus on building a relationship with this God, however you understand God.
  • Explore Different Perspectives: There are many ways to approach the Trinity throughout Christian history. Explore them with an open mind.

The Trinity may be a mystery, but it's a beautiful one. It speaks to the depth and complexity of God's love. Let's embrace the mystery and focus on what truly matters: a relationship with the God revealed to us in Jesus Christ.

Tags: faith, trinity, awe

About the Author
Father Lee Davis

After a diverse career in marketing and finance and a sudden realization of the love and power of God that he discovered aboard a Navy ship, Father Lee Davis has the distinction of being baptized, confirmed, and received for Holy Orders on the same Sunday. He studied at Bexley Hall Seminary in Columbus, Ohio where he received a Master's of Divinity degree in 2009 and then served as priest-in-charge of St. Andrew's in Hollywood, Florida as well as an assisting priest at St. Benedict's in Plantation. Father Lee also worked as a Hospice Chaplain. When he left after a little more than two years, St. Andrew's had grown in membership and under his guidance extended its outreach into the community. He was also a pivotal leader of the Jubilee Center of Hollywood, a vital outreach ministry to the homeless and hungry, and served on the Board of Directors for St. Lawrence Chapel, serving the homeless in Pompano Beach. He also served on several diocesan committees working with the youth of the diocese.


In December 2012, Father Lee was called as rector of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Damascus, Maryland. During his 8 year tenure there the vestry of the parish noted that "His dynamic leadership, inspired preaching, creative ideas and compassionate pastoral care combined to bring a new level of excitement, commitment, and growth among the congregation." Through his leadership, he developed partnerships with other organizations in the community, helped establish a transitional home for victim's of domestic violence, began the process of developing affordable senior housing on some of the acreages of land owned by the church, and grew stewardship achieving their first balanced budget in over a decade. At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, he led the congregation into the development of an online presence and with a couple of dedicated lay members started a feeding program for families in need which continues today. He served in the Diocese of Washington DC helping in the implementation of a Diaconate Formation program as well as being on the Board of Directors of the Washington Episcopal Clergy Association and serving on the Diocesan Executive Council.


Amidst the COVID pandemic, Father Lee accepted the call to be our rector and began his tenure in September 2019. His leadership has already blessed our community.

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