Ephesians 2 : 19-22 / John 20 : 24-29 (2024)
The attitude of St. Thomas in today's gospel gave rise to the term "Doubting Thomas".
That term, undoubtedly, has a negative connotation, and may not be very fair to St. Thomas.
Nonetheless, the disbelief of St. Thomas has done more for our faith than the belief of the other apostles.
We can surely relate with St. Thomas especially when he showed his human limitations about his faith.
We can surely relate with him especially in his asking for a sign, not just seeing the Risen Christ, but very realistically putting his finger and hand into the wounds.
St. Thomas did not take his faith in Jesus lightly. What he asked for was nothing short of a deep experience of the Risen Christ.
Finally his response to this God-experience was his profound proclamation - My Lord and my God.
We too should not take our faith for granted not take it too lightly.
God will show Himself to those who deeply desire to deepen their faith in Him.
As we pray for a deepening of our faith, let our prayer also be "My Lord and my God".
And blessed are we who have not seen, and yet believe.