One of the Twelve, Thomas
(whose name means: Twin),
was not with them
when Jesus came.
The other disciples said to him:
"We have seen the Lord!"
But he said to them:
"If I don't see the nail marks in his hands,
if I don't put my finger where the nails are,
if I don't put my hand in his side,
no, I won't believe it!"
Eight days later,
the disciples were back in the house,
and Thomas was with them.
Jesus is coming,
while the doors were locked,
and he was there among them.
He said:
"Peace be with you!
Then he said to Thomas:
"Put your finger here, and see my hands;
put forth thy hand, and put it into my side:
stops being incredulous,
be a believer.
Thomas then said to him:
"My Lord and my God!"
Jesus said to him:
"Because you saw me, you think.
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.
- Let us acclaim the word of God.
