3 Jul 2024
Doubting Thomas and I
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For 3 July 2024, Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle, based on John 20:24-29
Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’
A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Val
04 July 2024 @ 12:05 am
Thank you for your powerful reminder that belief is in our hands. Such a gift to hold.
Brigid Cannon, OP
04 July 2024 @ 3:44 am
Grateful for your message, Mary, regarding doubts and that Jesus accepts us just where we are as he did Thomas. Why, because “We are His People”. Today, let us pray for a deepening of love and trust in Jesus during these transforming moments in all our lives.
Blessing on your continued preaching of the Good News,
Brigid Cannon, OP
Peggy
05 July 2024 @ 2:20 am
Thank you Mary Erika.