From today’s reading...
Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he believed.” John 20:8
“Doubting” Thomas gets a bad rap.
Most, if not all, of the Apostles and early followers of Jesus were dazed and confused during His Passion, death, and Resurrection.
Granted, some came to understand and believe faster than others, but even Mary probably didn’t know everything that was happening and was about to happen and would continue happening for the next 2,000 years and counting.
But you and I have the benefit of the writings, teachings, traditions, and examples of our early church fathers down to modern-day saints, so we should believe and act accordingly, which is the only way to...
Stay the course.
Keep the faith.
Endure.
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