Thomas the Doubter

It is unfortunate that Thomas is remembered for his denial of Christ

rather than his affirmation of Christ as God the father.  When Christ appears

Thomas, Thomas says, “My Lord and my God.  The words come from the

Shema, the central prayer of Judaism.  The word for God which Thomas

uses to address Jesus is the word used for God in the Old Testament.

Peter recognizes him as Messiah, Thomas recognizes him as God.

We honor one and pity the other.