In this tale, a Bishop hears of three elderly hermits living a simple, holy life on a remote island. Curious and wanting to ensure their theology is "correct," he travels to meet them. When he arrives, he finds that their only prayer is a simple refrain: "Three are ye, three are we, have mercy upon us."
Theology can often feel like a dense collection of abstract concepts, but it is frequently best understood through stories that bridge the gap between "head knowledge" and "heart experience." theology
That night, as his ship is far out at sea, the Bishop sees a light skimming across the water. It is the three hermits, literally to catch the ship. They reach the side and tell the Bishop they have already forgotten the long prayer he taught them and ask him to teach it again. In this tale, a Bishop hears of three