"Do not be unbelieving, but believe.” (John 20: 27).
The above text is a sharp rebuke of of Thomas the Apostle by Jesus. Thomas insisted that he had to see with his two eyes, stick his fingers into the nail holes before he would believe.
What is the principal error of Thomas? Against reason, he refused to believe the testimony of credible witnesses. He discounted the affirmation of Peter and the other apostles and Mary Magdalene who had become eye witnesses to the apparitions of Jesus after the Resurrection. Faith comes from believing the testimony of credible witnesses. There are just a few things in life you can see and touch. Vast majority of things we believe because someone we trust tells us so.
Disbelief, unbelief, unreasonable doubt are crippling mental states. Can you believe that there are folks among us today who deny the Holocaust? Victims of these barbarism still live among us.
Jesus told Thomas, "Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20: 27). This command was all that Thomas needed to make him a super believer. Jesus too can command our doubts, fears and worries disappear. Let us ask Him:
Lord Jesus, command that we no longer be faithless but strong believers in You and Your mission. Say but a word Jesus and our doubts will be gone. Amen.
Today is the feast of St Thomas the Apostle, martyr and great missionary to India. This feast is a Solemnity in India.
St Thomas pray for us.
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