July 03, 2025 Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle
Daily Readings: Ephesians 2:19-226; John 20:24-29
The universal Church celebrates the heroism of St. Thomas, one of the Twelve and the Apostle of India. He is honored as the first Christian missionary to India. His desire to touch the wounds of Jesus was not born out of disbelief but from deep concern: even after encountering the Risen Lord, the apostles were still behind locked doors. Thomas expected his companions to already be proclaiming the Good News boldly. In this light, he is better seen as a faith-seeking Thomas rather than doubting. His profound question to Jesus echoes, and answers, the spiritual yearning of millions of believers over the past two millennia.
In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul uses rich metaphors like household and building to assert that even Gentiles are now part of God’s family. The Gentile community is likened to a building set firmly upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the cornerstone. It is Christ who transforms this structure into a holy temple, a dwelling place for God. It is our responsibility to uphold the sanctity of this spiritual home.
The Gospel of the day recounts the moment when the Risen Lord appeared again to the apostles, this time with Thomas present. Jesus invites him to fulfill his request. Overwhelmed, Thomas makes a confession for all ages: “My Lord and my God.” Jesus uses this moment to offer a timeless teaching: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe” (John 20:29). We, the faithful, are among those who have not seen, and yet, we encounter Him and partake of Him in every Eucharistic celebration.
Call to Action:
Like St. Thomas, you seek Christ with a sincere heart, confess Him boldly, and live as faithful witnesses, encountering Him daily in the Eucharist and upholding the Church as His living temple.
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