“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.” John 20:27

Thomas, the apostle, whom we remember on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, is such an important figure. Far from being a lonely skeptic, an isolated dissenter, he represents the slowness of heart and mind, the recurrent skepticism, that affects us all.

His story, rather than raising doubts, is a reminder that the Risen Jesus offers, even to the most unconvinced, the power to believe.

Prayer

Lord Jesus,

you showed your apostle Thomasthe

wounds in your hands

and sideand called him to believe in you,

as Lord and God

Risen and present everywhere,

bless those who have

not seenand renew our world

of doubtand weakened faith.

Bless us, Lord,

with the lovethat flows from your wounds,

Renew our faith
and help us to growin believing in you.