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Daily Scripture, July 3, 2025

Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle

Scripture:

Ephesians 2:19-22
John 20:24-29

Reflection:

The story of Thomas challenges us to appreciate the actual value of community life and the reality that being a Christian has both a private and social dimension – both are vital.

In fact, Thomas’s experience serves us very well in this present age – an age that is overly dependent on scientific methods and empirical proof.

Retracing his story, we can see that when Thomas is absent and away from the community, he struggles with accepting personal testimony and witness, despite this being reinforced by the commonality of the experience of the other disciples.

He falls back on a need for empirical proof – ‘unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Yet, a week later, when he was with the disciples, he shared in a common experience of faith. Jesus is with the community, and Thomas shares in this moment.

Now we see that Thomas does not need proofs; in fact, he neither asks for them nor needs to accept them, even when Jesus offers.

Today, let us be thankful for the witness, companionship, prayer and support of those around us. The experience of the community can reinforce, strengthen and enlighten our faith journey, and we, in turn, support others in and through our witness. 

Fr. Denis Travers, C.P., is the Provincial Superior of Holy Spirit Province, Australia. 

Daily Scripture, June 6, 2024

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15Mark 12:28-34 Reflection: Pope Francis, in his landmark encyclical Laudato Si, is strong in his condemnation of the exploitation of the billions of people living in poverty » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 5, 2024

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12Mark 12:18-27 Reflection: In reading the four Gospels, it’s not uncommon to find people in the story who are confused by Jesus’s teaching and what he » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 4, 2024

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12-15,17-18Mark 12:13-17 Reflection: “…a new heaven and a new earth in which righteousness dwells…” Today’s two Scripture readings shine a light on our 21st Century world scene: » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 3, 2024

Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-7Mark 12:1-12 Reflection: I often notice that a cartoon, or even a stand-up comedian in his or her act, » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 2, 2024

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Scripture: Exodus 24:3-8Hebrews 9:11-15Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Reflection: Be then what you see and receive what you are. » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 1, 2024

Scripture: Jude 17, 20b-25Mark 11: 27-33 Reflection: The author of Mark’s Gospel writes just enough to catch our attention, and then leaves us to consider the depths of the passage.  » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, May 30, 2024

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12Mark 10:46-52 Reflection: “What do you want me to do for you?” This is Jesus’ question to Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who calls out to Jesus » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, May 29, 2024

Memorial of Saint Paul VI, Pope Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-25Mark 10:32-45 Reflection:               “. . . the word of the Lord remains forever.” Today we remember Saint Paul VI, one of » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, May 28, 2024

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-16Mark 10:28-31 Reflection: Last weekend we celebrated the great feast of Pentecost!  Happy Birthday Church!!  In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the special Eucharistic feasts, but » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, May 27, 2024

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Mark 10:17-27 Reflection: Our Scripture readings for today complement each other as they both challenge and encourage us to live as disciples of Christ. In our » Continue Reading.

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