HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF 13TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. (1)

HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF 13TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME.

THEME: CELEBRATING ST. THOMAS.

BY: FR GERALD M. MUSA.

Thomas the Apostle is poplarly known as doubting Thomas.’ Initially, he refused to believe that Christ had risen. He said, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe” (ohn 20:25).

Therefore, Thomas believed that “Seeing is believing.” He is not the only biblical figure who doubted. Some prominent persons in scripture such as Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David, Elijah, and John the Baptist, also had their moments of doubt. Sometimes, doubts help us to explore, investigate, and seek the truth. We too have our moments of doubt in our journey of life, especially in moments when we seek visible signs of God’s mercy, blessings, and love. It is not easy to believe without seeing. In matters of faith, not everything can be seen or touched. However, We live by faith, not by sight,” says the Apostle Paul (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Whenever we find ourselves doubting the power of God, we should remember to repeat the short prayer, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24). According to the letter to the Hebrews, …Faith is the asSurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (11:1). Jesus said to Thomas, “Blessed are they who have not seen and yet believe.” How often do we seek God’s help when we are overwhelmed by doubt?
JOHN 20:24-29: FEAST OF ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE

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