Do we doubt only because we seek the truth in what might seem unfathomable? Do we doubt out of jealousy and refuse to open our minds and hearts because we were not present to encounter or share in what others did or had? Do we truly have faith in God? In all things? Can we lose that faith?
For those of us who deeply desire to know and encounter our Lord Jesus, all we really need do is with open hearts cry out to Him, ““I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24) And Jesus our Lord, will surely come into our hearts wherever we are, in whatever situation we are in; bringing His Peace and Love.
For those of us who have lost our faith to sin, we need only cry out to our Lord Jesus with a truly contrite and repentant heart “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” (Luke 18:13) Turning away from sin and being faithful to the Gospels our faith is not only restored but ever growing in love.
How blessed indeed we are who have not seen and yet truly believe! All praise and Glory to you O Lord Jesus Christ!
Let us cherish the gifts of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion that our Lord gave us through the Church He established. That we may always remain in Him as He remains in us. Amen
3 July 2013 Saint Thomas, Apostle – Feast
GOSPEL John 20:24–29
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
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