Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
This Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy—a beautiful reminder of God’s unfailing love for us.
In the Gospel, we encounter Thomas, one of the disciples, who struggled with doubt after the resurrection. When he finally saw the risen Lord, he proclaimed, “My Lord and my God!” His doubt, however, is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it is a deeply human experience—something we all go through. Doubt can often leave us feeling uncertain and lost, but it also invites us to seek, to question, and to grow.
Thomas’s story reminds us that questioning and seeking answers are essential parts of our faith journey. Faith is not blind; it involves wrestling with our beliefs honestly and courageously. We should not fear our questions or doubts. Instead, we should welcome them as opportunities to deepen our understanding and draw closer to God.
Thomas’s doubt also reflects a broader challenge in today’s world. We live in a time of uncertainty, where faith is frequently tested by the struggles and conflicts around us. Yet the Gospel proclaims that God’s mercy is always present, even in our most doubtful moments, ready to embrace us.
Despite our fears and uncertainties, this Sunday’s Gospel invites us to embrace faith—to believe in God's promises even when we do not see them. Thomas’s journey teaches us the importance of seeking truth and facing our uncertainties with trust, not avoidance.
The Gospel is a message of comfort and hope. It reminds us that Jesus remains with us, especially when belief is difficult. As seminarians, we are called to be signs of hope and understanding, accompanying others in their own journeys of faith. Like Thomas, we, too, will face doubts and challenges. But through prayer, reflection, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can grow in faith and experience the depth of God's mercy.
Let us, then, embrace our doubts as pathways to deeper trust in God. Let us share the message of divine mercy with those who still struggle to believe. This Sunday’s Gospel encourages us to be certain: even though we have not seen the Lord, we believe.
