That is a good analogy. I have also thought that, in as much as we are created in His image, we also have a (small “t”) trinitarian nature...we each have our physical person (body), our intellectual person, and our spiritual person. Each is unique unto itself, but all part of the, “us”. Not a perfect analogy to be sure, but it has its uses.
I thought it was as good an attempt to explain the Trinity as I have ever heard. The priest who gave me my convert lessons used to just say “It’s a mystery. Just accept it as a mystery.” And I haven’t heard anything better in all these years.
The amazing thing is that I understood every word Fr. Blanco uttered. He came to our parish right out of Seminary 2 years ago, and most of us couldn’t understand a word he uttered. But, he is a lovely man, and he tried very hard. You could tell how far he has come with his English is that the entire church laughs on cue to his jokes now.
We are really going to miss him. But, they really need him in 3 parishes in Burlington — no Spanish speaking priest until now. God speed, Fr. Yamid!
What is also interesting is that He made us in His image--so I think it is natural for us to have a trinitarian nature.
Our physical body corresponds to Jesus, who appeared on earth as a physical begin. Our Intellectual aspect corresponds to God the Father, who rules over all, and our spiritual aspect corresponds to the Holy Spirit.
Three, the trinity, the number of perfection. Through the trinity is the perfection of love
God, is “abba”, daddy, who created us from love, the love of the Creator for his children.
Jesus, is his gift to us, who exemplifies compassion and forgiveness, and the God who loved us so much he sacrificed himself for us.
And the Holy Spirit, is the medium in which God communicates with us and from which we can be inspired by Him, and live as his Holy people.
This is what I believe. When I cross myself, I feel the blessing of God, and God is love.
I like your explanation too. God wants us the see him infinity. He wants us to know we are loved.