Greeting
Ld1: The first disciples told Thomas, "We have seen the Lord."
Ld2: But Thomas refused to believe until he had touched Jesus' wounds.
Cng: God, save us from our own doubts.
Ld1: Jesus appeared to Thomas and removed all his doubts.
Ld2: Then Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."
Cng: God, give us faith when we cannot see.
Ld1: Open your holy scriptures to us, O God, so that we can be filled with belief.
Ld2: Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, O God, so that we can know.

Prayer
God of new life and hope, so many people's doors are locked shut, the inmates hiding inside because of fear. Send your risen Son to these frightened children. Let them see his wounds suffered for them. Let them see the testimonies of his victory. Resuscitate these pr…