How big is your God?

By Klysha Best

The Queen’s Park Oval was alive with reverence and joy Saturday, May 10, as thousands gathered from all corners of the country—East, West, North, South and Tobago—to honour the greatest unifying force in our faith: the Eucharist.

Since May 1, the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima and pilgrim’s monstrance made its way to the designated Jubilee Year sacred sites culminating with the grand Eucharistic Congress at the Oval.

The statue’s nine-day journey symbolised Jesus coming to His people anew, emphasising that our God is vast and mighty—a “big, big, big, big God,” as the Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon passionately proclaimed.

The day’s events began with a spirited ceremonial opening, featuring dance, uplifting music and vibrant, passionate members of the various vicariates waving their flags.

Archbishop Gordon led a heartfelt prayer to open the proceedings, inviting all present—and those watching via live broadcast on Trinity TV—to silence their hearts and open themselves to divine encounter. He stressed the importance of listening to God’s love in the Blessed Sacrament and in each other, especially the poor and distressed.

In his opening address, Archbishop Gordon reflected on the spiritual journey undertaken across the islands, stating, “We have seen the Eucharist go by boat across to Tobago, blessing both islands. We have journeyed from vicariate to vicariate, experiencing the power of the Eucharist—the power of Jesus Christ, who comes to us as bread.”

He highlighted the significance of the moment, describing it as “a day of grace,” “a day of mercy,” and a day when hearts are wide open to receive God’s blessings.

“If you come with a bucket, it will be filled. If you come with an 800-gallon tank, it will be filled,” he said, encouraging believers to approach with faith and openness. “Many times, we say, if I see it, I will believe it. Today, I want you to say, ‘I believe it’, and then you will see it.”

“Today, we have this opportunity to take that faith up to a new level. And that’s why I want you to believe it—because then you will see it.

“Then the faith will rise. Then amazing things will happen. Then lives will change. Then miracles will happen. You have to believe it,” Archbishop Gordon underscored.

His rallying cry was clear: “I believe it. I believe that God is with us. I believe that God is blessing, because then you will see it.”

The Archbishop captivated the crowd with vivid imagery of a majestic monstrance, larger than life, symbolising the boundless greatness of God.

“When you see big Jesus come out, you’ll know exactly what I’m saying. It’s to tell you: How big is your God?” he challenged. “Most of us, or many of us, or some of us, walk around with a ‘chinky’ little God, not thinking that this God can do much at all. How big is your God? My God is huge—bigger than the heavens and the earth, beyond the universe. Beyond the universe.”

The procession of the Eucharist through the Oval was also a highlight, with Archbishop Gordon noting the importance of Mary’s role as the first tabernacle and the ark of the new covenant. “Where she is, the Son is also,” he said, emphasising her role in preparing hearts to receive Christ.

Archbishop Gordon reminded all present of the immense love of God and the vastness of His power. “Today, as we experience the love of God in each other around us, let’s remember, our God is a big, big, big, big God,” he concluded, inspiring faith and hope in the hearts of all who listened.