2024.04.07 2nd Sunday Easter -- Divine Mercy Sunday --- Not Doubting Thomas --- St John 20:19-31

In this homily video, Deacon Randy Ory considers the Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B. The Gospel is drawn from St John 20:19-31. Deacon Randy challenges the notion of "Doubting Thomas" or "Doubting Thomas Sunday" appealing to an old Parish Bulletin from 40+ years ago, which affirmed: "Doubt is not the opposite of belief. Doubt is the opposite of certitude, and certitude is not necessary for belief." The homily considers how St John's Gospel in particular -- especially in Chapter 20 -- presents the Beloved Disciple, Mary Magdalene and Thomas as coming to belief --- by sight, hearing and touch respectively. We too come to belief, by experiencing the Lord in the natural order. peace, during this Easter Season. deacon randy ory