The Gospel speaks of the doubt of St. Thomas. Recently, I met someone who spoke in a similar manner to him. In her dire situation, she had lost hope. She felt that God was absent and had ignored her cry for help. In the Gospel, although the other disciples had seen the Lord, it seemed as though the Lord had forgotten to encounter Thomas. In his frustration and pain, he made his bold declaration of doubt. Yet, when the Lord revealed himself, Thomas responded with those profound words: “my Lord and my God.” Do we also wait for an opening, a breakthrough, or a miracle before we believe in the Lord? Often, faith demands something heroic, and in moments of suffering it can feel unrealistic to keep holding on and waiting for God. Yet it is through faith that the Lord makes the impossible possible. Jesus reminds us that the path to eternal life is narrow, while the road to destruction is wide. Therefore, our spiritual journey must be taken in faith and trust.

Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.