by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich
Next to Peter and John, Thomas is probably one of the most well know of the apostles. He doubted, believed, and left room for our times of doubt. Thomas represents just about everyone who asks “Do I really believe?”
We have a beautiful description of the early Christian community in the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles: they were devoted to the apostles’ teaching, the Eucharist and to prayer. They deeply cared for each other. “All who believed” gathered together.
Believe – how do we come to believe? Is it from the strength of someone’s word or example? A parent, friend, teacher – a book, movie or something that happens that is unexpected? Believing calls for a leap – an act of trust. “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed”. (John 20:29)
This Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. God’s mercy and love is unconditional…is that difficult to believe?
Who has inspired you to believe? Maybe let that person know. Blessed are they!
I BELIEVE !!!!!
Thank You Sister Lynne :)