[ Today's Readings ]
The LORD reveals himself to Thomas not only for him but also for us when we doubt. He shows us that he is compassionate toward those who doubt. He wishes them the same peace as those who have an easier time believing. He stretches out his hand in order reveal himself to Thomas. May the witness of Thomas, that Jesus had mercy on him, convict us as well.
We are called to be those who don't see but believe. Fortunately we have so many witnesses that did see who give testimony to us. Fortunately, too, the community of believers produces many signs and wonders that we can see.
Awe came upon everyone,
and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
Jesus wants us to hear him say "Peace by with you" today and to truly feel that peace in our hearts, the peace of the Risen LORD, which the world cannot take away. The world has done its worst and lost. Death itself is defeated.
This is the living hope which the LORD gives us: he is risen so we will rise! It is enough to get us through various trials that we have to suffer for a little while. Or it needs to be. If our faith is not yet at that level, the level which gives us peace and sustains us in trial, let us ask the LORD: increase our faith!
Although you have not seen him you love him;
even though you do not see him now yet believe in him,
you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
This is all written so that we can believe. Let us receive the grace of belief being offered to us.
But these are written that you may come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
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