Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle

Reflection

“Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” ~ John 20:28-29

Prayer

Gracious God,

Your son Jesus loved his friends and remained present to them even after death. But he was also mindful and appreciative of the many who would come later, those who would not have Thomas’ opportunity to see and believe but who believe nevertheless. In our age, it can be hard to profess faith in a world that places such a premium on proof. Strengthen our hearts and minds that we might resist the temptation to require proof. Help us instead to embrace a life of faith, trusting in the wonder of your presence and love. We make this prayer through Christ our risen Lord. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on the meaning of faith in my life and what I can do to strengthen my faith in the midst of a challenging time.