The Speciality of the Doubt of St Thomas

Gospel Thoughts

*EASTER Season : Second Sunday of Easter*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 20:19-31*

*FIRST READING - Acts 5:12-16*

*SECOND READING - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19*

*The Speciality of the Doubt of St Thomas*

*1) He Gets a new Name*

Because of the Doubt of St Thomas, gradually he was called as Doubting Thomas 

So His doubt gave him new Title

*2) His Doubt was rather Strong*

The details from the Gospel give us the impression that, Thomas' doubt was rather strong. 

*Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”*

The above details tell us that, it was not sufficient for Thomas to see Jesus but wanted to touch and that too the wounds in a particular place 

So this shows the depth of Thomas' Doubt

*3) Thomas Could not see Jesus in Doubt*

As long as Thomas was in Doubt, he could not see Jesus 

All other disciples had seen Jesus, but Thomas could not see. One of the reasons could be, his doubt. 

*4) Thomas didn't remain in Doubt*

Thomas' doubt was for a short period of time. 

Once he came to know the reality, he had no problem with the doubt

Later His belief in Jesus became so strong that he became a martyr for the Lord 

*5) The Blessing of the Doubt of Thomas*

In the final analysis we can say that, doubt of Thomas became a blessing to Him and to others, and not a problem. 

When there was a doubt, Jesus himself solved the doubt, which gives a powerful message to the Entire world 

So Thomas' Doubt became a blessing rather than a problem

*6) My Life and Doubt*

Doubts are common to every one. All have doubts in one thing or the other 

Since doubt kills the peace of mind, as long as doubt reigns, there can not be peace at all 

Doubt kills a person little by little and makes the situation and life worse 

If so, do I want to remain in doubt?? Or do I want to come out of the Doubt. 

Doubt is a choice, and not a problem to solve. 

Once chooses to doubt or to live in peace. Life depends on what we choose. Faith gives authenticity to life, doubt ruiens ones life 

*7) Whatever is done with doubt is sinful - Romans 14:23*

When one is in doubt can't choose right thing. 

Doubt always makes us to choose wrong things 

So in doubt one commits sin 

Do I want to remain in Doubt? 

What is the level of my Doubt?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*