“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14
Paul articulates the reality of the blessed Trinity in this benediction to his letter. The gifts associated with the three divine persons who make one God (thus the term Trinity), convey a sense of the “mystical union.”
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ” is the Son’s free, active service toward His Church.
“The love of God” is the Father’s active love that sent and sends the Son and the Spirit.
“The fellowship of the Holy Spirit” is the active sharing in doctrine, Sacraments, and love wrought by the Holy Spirit.
In summary, the Corinthians then and us today, we all need God’s grace, not selfishness; God’s love, not anger; and communion, not conflict.
“Be with you all” is a concluding phrase of inclusion.
All of these words from the Apostle Paul, Christ’s ambassador, give what they say. And this is still true as the Church’s ministers will continue to pronounce these words till the end of time.
God’s blessings on your day…