Doubting Thomas Day. Who among us will be the first to cast the stone at him? None of us can claim to be doubtless, so we welcome on his feast, this notable companion whose doubt give us further proof of the reality of Jesus' resurrection along with the simple but moving exclamation: "My Lord and My God." (Jn 20:28). Thomas's doubt was so healed and his faith so strengthened, that tradition links him to the evangelization of the Parthians, Medes and Persians as well as to the Malabar Coast of India where dwells a large population calling themselves "Christians of St. Thomas." His life ended in the supreme witness of faith, his martyrdom.
The medieval mystics loved the image of the glorified wounds where the incredulity of Thomas was healed. Here also we can find healing for our own incredulity and uncertainties and a safe place to find companionship in the fidelity and personal love of Jesus. Lord, Jesus, by your wounds we are healed. Let us not be ashamed to come to them for refuge, solace, and a deeper sense of your love.
Bro. Rene
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