LESSON THIRD.
ON THE UNITY AND TRINITY OF GOD.


Q. 180. What does "unity," and what does "trinity" mean?
A. "Unity" means being one, and "trinity" means three-fold or three in
one.

Q. 181. Can we find an example to fully illustrate the mystery of the
Blessed Trinity?
A. We cannot find an example to fully illustrate the mystery of the
Blessed Trinity, because the mysteries of our holy religion are beyond
comparison.

Q. 182. {21} Is there but one God?
A. Yes; there is but one God.

Q. 183. {22} Why can there be but one God?
A. There can be but one God because God, being supreme and infinite,
cannot have an equal.

Q. 184. What does "supreme" mean?
A. "Supreme" means the highest in authority; also the most excellent or
greatest possible in anything. Thus in all things God is supreme, and in
the Church the Pope is supreme.

Q. 185. When are two persons said to be equal?
A. Two persons are said to be equal when one is in no way greater than