On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we read the story of the risen Jesus appearing to His Apostles in a locked room and then again for the doubtful Thomas. What does this Gospel passage of unbelief turned to faith have to do with the Lord’s mercy?

Remember, this reading begins after Peter and the beloved disciple have seen the empty tomb and after Mary Magdalene has told the disciples about the Resurrection. Yet, the Apostles have locked themselves away in fear. So, we see that it is not just Thomas who needs to confront the Risen Lord in order to have faith. Jesus, rather than resentfully holding back His presence and His grace from His fickle friends, comes to them and shows them Himself so that they will believe.

While this Gospel lauds those who do not see and believe, it also reveals to us that Jesus knows our doubts and our weaknesses, and that He wants to meet us where we are so we can know and love Him. This lesson is a message of mercy.

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