Deliberative and Reflective: St. Thomas the Apostle (Homily)
- Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- 4 days ago
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Thomas Sunday brings great excitement because we have seen the true light in the Resurrection and are now awaiting the great and holy feasts of Ascension and Pentecost. In fact, today's gospel indicates to us that the apostles, disciples, and believers (even some non-believers) were gathering, waiting, and hoping (just like we do today) for all those things that Jesus promised would unfold ... and they did .... right in front of their eyes, and now, deep in our hearts.
This Sunday also gives us insight into St. Thomas the Apostle who represents those who are inquisitive, deliberative, reflective, and question the claims of others whose fervency and love border on the zealous. In the end, Thomas' exuberant expression when he sees Jesus resurrected - "My Lord, and My God" - demonstrates the truth of his own deep faith.
At the same time, it reminds us of God's complete gift of Himself to humanity and the invitation to each of us to give ourselves totally to God now and in eternity.
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