Marriage: The Living Icon of the Trinity
- Dcn. Grove Higgins
- Jun 15
- 3 min read
By Deacon Grove Higgins | Inferno Men Mission
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we reflect on one of the deepest and most beautiful mysteries of our faith: that God is one divine nature in three Persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This truth isn’t something we could discover on our own; it’s been revealed to us by God Himself through Jesus Christ. Even the greatest minds, like St. Thomas Aquinas, admitted they could only begin to comprehend it.
As Catholic men striving to lead, protect, and serve, we must understand how this central mystery impacts our daily lives, especially in how we love and lead our families. The Trinity isn’t just a theological theory; it’s the blueprint for every Christian relationship, especially marriage.
Marriage: More Than a Contract - An Icon
Marriage isn’t just a personal commitment or a social arrangement. It’s a sacred vocation. The Catechism tells us,
"The Christian family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the communion of the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit" (CCC 2205)
That means your marriage, or your witness to it, reflects the very life of God. A Christian marriage is called to be faithful, fruitful, and forever, just like the eternal love of the Trinity. It’s an icon: a visible sign pointing to an invisible truth.
What Does This Look Like in Real Life?
In marriage, the self-giving love between husband and wife reflects the love between the Father and the Son. When that love bears fruit, whether in children or in the life and joy it brings to others, it echoes the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
Even if you’re not married, this truth still calls you. All of us, whether single, consecrated, or married, are products of that creative love. Our very lives began from the union of man and woman. Our mission flows from that love.
But What About Brokenness?
We all know marriages that are struggling. We’ve all felt the sting of imperfect love. But the icon isn’t destroyed just because it’s weathered. Scripture tells us that God uses broken things to build His kingdom. After all, from Adam and Eve’s wounded marriage, God began the plan of redemption.
If you're in a tough season of marriage or witnessing one, don’t give up. Lean into the Sacraments. Be formed by Christ. Teach virtue to your children. Support married couples. And never stop praying for strong, godly families.
Three Takeaways for Men of Mission
If you’re married: Your vocation is not just for you. You are a living message from God to all of us. Let your marriage speak of the Trinity. You are a living Icon!
If you’re single, discerning, or divorced: You’re still called to observe, support, and pray for the marriages around you. Prepare your heart for what God is calling you to next.
If you’re wounded or doubting: God works through weakness. Your struggle is not wasted. It may be the very ground where He builds your sainthood.
Final Word
So, whether you're married, about to marry, single, or a priest... marriage is an icon of the Trinity—a living, breathing sign of divine love. Let us all pray for strong, holy marriages, that through them, we may better understand and be drawn into the life of the Most Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Yours In Christ,
Deacon Grove
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