Saint Thomas, Apostle – Feast
Gospel: John 20:24–29
On the feast of Saint Thomas, the Gospel leads us from doubt to one of the most profound professions of faith in the New Testament. When the risen Jesus appears to Thomas and invites him to touch His wounds, Thomas responds with the words, “My Lord and my God!” This is more than a declaration of belief; it is a perfect act of adoration. In these few words, Thomas recognizes both the humanity and the divinity of Christ. He does not simply acknowledge that Jesus has risen; he surrenders himself before the One who is truly God. Every time we come before the Eucharist, these words can become our own. True adoration is not merely looking at Jesus but recognizing Him with the eyes of faith and entrusting our whole lives to Him. Jesus then proclaims a blessing that reaches every generation: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” We belong to that blessed company. Our faith rests not on physical sight but on the living witness of the Apostles and the presence of the risen Christ in His Church. Like Thomas, we are invited to let every doubt become a deeper encounter with Christ until our hearts can sincerely proclaim, “My Lord and my God!” Let’s reflect: When I stand before Jesus, especially in the Eucharist, can I sincerely adore Him with all my heart and say, “My Lord and my God,” entrusting my whole life to Him?
Don Giorgio