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5 days ago · On July 3, the Church commemorates St. Thomas the Apostle, who doubted that Christ had risen from the dead until the Lord himself appeared to him. While a lack of faith, according to three great saints, Thomas’ doubt actually had the benefit of confirming Christians in their faith. The Gospel of St. John relates that when the risen Christ ...
3 days ago · The “Doubting Thomas” story took place after Jesus’ resurrection. When Jesus appeared to the disciples in all his glory, for some reason, Thomas was absent. Later, when Thomas rejoined the disciples, they told him all that had happened, but he was unconvinced.
6 days ago · “The disbelief of Thomas has been more beneficial to our faith than the faith of all the disciples, because while he, by touching, is restored to faith, our spirit is confirmed in it, setting...
6 days ago · The “Doubting Thomas” story took place after Jesus’ resurrection. When Jesus appeared to the disciples in all his glory, for some reason, Thomas was absent. Later, when Thomas rejoined the...
2 days ago · But unlike the others, Thomas made the deepest and most profound act of faith: “My Lord and my God”. Jesus responded by affirming his faith. He goes further to express that true faith, deep ...
6 days ago · How Doubting Thomas strengthens the faith of Christians, according to three great saints. “The disbelief of Thomas has been more beneficial to our faith than the faith of all the disciples,” St. Gregory the Great said.
3 days ago · Thomas is commonly known as "Doubting Thomas" because he initially doubted the resurrection of Jesus Christ when he was told of it (as is related in the Gospel of John); he later confessed his faith ("My lord and my God") on seeing the places where the wounds had healed on the holy body of Jesus after the Crucifixion of Jesus. While it is often ...
