12/04/2026
2nd Sunday of Easter
Thomas represents other generations of Christians who are called to believe on the testimony of others. At the Last Supper, in his prayer to the Father, Jesus already had them in mind: "I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you" (In 17:20-21).
Thomas is the patron of those who accept the truth of the resurrection on the words of others. As profound as was Thomas confession after he came to believe, the faith of those who do not enjoy the kind of experience of Thomas and the other disciples cannot be compared with it: "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." And yet we know how difficult it is to believe without seeing, and to depend upon the witness of others. Still, it shows how powerfully the word of God works! Passed on, proclaimed by, and given witness to, by limited human beings, it continues to move hearts to believe that Jesus is alive in the midst of the world Peter speaks so beautifully of this faith: "Although you have not seen him [Christ you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe, you rejoice with an indescribable joy and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls
(1 Pt 1:8-9).
Mass Presider: Fr. Joachim
April 12, 2026 | 6:00 AM