Gospel Note
In a narrative that intentionally describes appearances of the risen Christ as both spiritual and tangible, John apparently directs his account of Thomas to the issue of doubt among Christian contemporaries who are increasingly removed from the eyewitnesses. The incident is notable in that Jesus does not criticize or stifle the doubt of Thomas, but simply overcomes it with irrefutable evidence.
Liturgical Color
White
Suggested Hymns
Come, You Faith…
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