According to Pete, there was a Jewish community which had sought sanctuary from danger that was granted refuge in property of the Roman Catholic Church in Vatican City. So, rather than fall into the trap of trying to explain the Trinity, let me tell you a story, which my Belfast Buddy, Pete Rollins is fond of telling, which captures some of how I feel about the miss-communication which is happening in so many pulpits as preachers are compelled to try to express the inexpressible. Alas, this is my last Sunday in the parish and calling in sick wasn’t an option. In twenty-three years, I’ve never called in sick, but I confess to having booked Trinity Sunday off on a few occasions. Trinity is one of those Church Doctrines that defies logic and the best advice, I’ve ever read about preaching on Trinity Sunday is to book this particular Sunday off or call in sick. I am not alone among preachers, when it comes to Trinity Sunday. Over the years, I have made no secret of my distaste for this particular festival of the church year. Preaching on Trinity Sunday is not a task I am going to miss.
