Gospel: John 20:24-29
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus
came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But Thomas
said to them, “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.”
Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and
said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and
see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be
unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my
God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
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Reflection:
Where was Thomas during this appearance of Jesus before the other
disciples? We don’t know but one thing is sure Thomas was missing in action
when Jesus appeared to the other disciples. After a week Thomas would have his
second chance to see Jesus alive and a second chance to renew his faith in
Jesus.
It was a sort of redemption for him for after being full of unbelief on
the resurrection of Jesus. Thomas now became a firm believer for he felt and
saw Jesus up close and personal. Jesus even allowed Thomas to touch the wound
on His side.
Life is full of second chances, we may be down today but certainly there
shall also be a second chance for all of us to get up. We may be sick today but
there's a second chance for us to be in the pink of health once again.
However, our second chance hinges in our faith in Jesus, for as long as
we have faith we have a second chance. For as long as we have faith we could
conquer all our self doubts and be triumphant once again.
Do you have doubts in your heart right now? Be not doubtful anymore for
Jesus is giving you a second chance of savoring life. Not this worldly life
anymore but a life with Him. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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