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Trinity: A New Living Spirituality
The bestselling author of Never Alone and A Portrait of Jesus returns to reflect on his personal spirituality to guide us to a deeper understanding of the essence of God.
With Trinity , Joseph Girzone guides readers to a deeper understanding of this foundational concept, explaining why it is not antiquated theological dogma, but a living expression of the very essence of God. He offers support and clarity to those who already believe in God, and invites those who profess not to believe on a journey to find “an image of a God who is believable, and perhaps, even lovable.”
For centuries, Christians have struggled to understand the nature of God as three persons in one. But with grace similar to that which allowed Saint Patrick to explain the Trinity by using a shamrock, Girzone takes a step back from the most arcane explanations to offer a simple, useful understanding. He begins by showing the ways God was perceived by the ancient Hebrews and reveals how Jesus forever changed that image of God. As he chronicles the growth from the time of Jesus and the early Church, writing about the challenges Christianity faced from both within and without, Girzone elucidates the mysterious ways the Trinity works in the world and especially, in the Church, as an extension of Jesus’ presence in history. Writing with passion and insight, he helps readers understand how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit work within individuals as well, guiding them as they struggle along the pathways of life on Earth.
With Trinity , Joseph Girzone guides readers to a deeper understanding of this foundational concept, explaining why it is not antiquated theological dogma, but a living expression of the very essence of God. He offers support and clarity to those who already believe in God, and invites those who profess not to believe on a journey to find “an image of a God who is believable, and perhaps, even lovable.”
For centuries, Christians have struggled to understand the nature of God as three persons in one. But with grace similar to that which allowed Saint Patrick to explain the Trinity by using a shamrock, Girzone takes a step back from the most arcane explanations to offer a simple, useful understanding. He begins by showing the ways God was perceived by the ancient Hebrews and reveals how Jesus forever changed that image of God. As he chronicles the growth from the time of Jesus and the early Church, writing about the challenges Christianity faced from both within and without, Girzone elucidates the mysterious ways the Trinity works in the world and especially, in the Church, as an extension of Jesus’ presence in history. Writing with passion and insight, he helps readers understand how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit work within individuals as well, guiding them as they struggle along the pathways of life on Earth.
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Joseph F. Girzone
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JOSEPH F. GIRZONE retired from the active priesthood in 1981 due to health reasons, and embarked on a second career as a writer and speaker.
In 1995 he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world.
His bestselling books include Joshua, A Portrait of Jesus, and Never Alone. He lives in Altamont, New York.
JOSEPH F. GIRZONE retired from the active priesthood in 1981 due to health reasons, and embarked on a second career as a writer and speaker.
In 1995 he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world.
His bestselling books include Joshua, A Portrait of Jesus, and Never Alone. He lives in Altamont, New York.
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June 8, 2009
The concept of the Trinity has always been a difficult one for me to grasp. I like the way Grizone explains it. It’s simple, but makes a point.
"See that lamp there? There is the bulb, there is the light coming from the bulb, and there is heat coming through the light from the bulb.They are all different, but you can’t separate them. They’re all together as one. That is something like what God is like." (pg. 3)
Girzone discusses the Trinity, especially the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of the church and the life of the individual, and God’s amazing love for us. The other part that made me take note was the section on meditational reading of the Gospels. I think with a little discpline, I could and should make that a daily habit.
I think the section on church history was too brief, more of a quick overview. Girzone mentions many saints and other church leaders, but so quickly that I don’t even remember who they were or what made them notable in this context. Of course, the book was short, only 128 pages long, which does make it very accessible, but only allows for a brief exploration.
Overall, not a great book, but good. I think I did gain a little more understanding of the Trinity, but I still have quite a ways to go.
"See that lamp there? There is the bulb, there is the light coming from the bulb, and there is heat coming through the light from the bulb.They are all different, but you can’t separate them. They’re all together as one. That is something like what God is like." (pg. 3)
Girzone discusses the Trinity, especially the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of the church and the life of the individual, and God’s amazing love for us. The other part that made me take note was the section on meditational reading of the Gospels. I think with a little discpline, I could and should make that a daily habit.
I think the section on church history was too brief, more of a quick overview. Girzone mentions many saints and other church leaders, but so quickly that I don’t even remember who they were or what made them notable in this context. Of course, the book was short, only 128 pages long, which does make it very accessible, but only allows for a brief exploration.
Overall, not a great book, but good. I think I did gain a little more understanding of the Trinity, but I still have quite a ways to go.
July 11, 2025
I was looking around to find a book on the Holy Spirit and found this book in my library. It did give me insight into the Holy Spirit plus explained some of heresies and other background of the Church and showed how the Holy Spirit has been at work throughout the ages. It pointed out that Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit; it was never mentioned before him. In the end of the book it talks about Scripture meditation to become closer to God through the Gospels about Jesus. The author, a priest, also explains that as we become closer to God, we experience dark periods where God seems far away, testing if our faith is genuine. This book was very helpful and insightful- just what I needed now.
May 27, 2008
BORING!!!!!!
March 2, 2009
An excellent book on the Holy Spirit!!!
March 27, 2016
The trinity remains a mystery, but less so after reading this book.
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