ST. THOMAS
ST. THOMAS
FEAST July 3
LIFE Also called Didymus, the Twin, Apostle of India, or Doubting Thomas. Often remembered for doubting Jesus’ resurrection until permitted to touch the Lord’s wounds. Reluctant to start his mission until forced into slavery and transported to his destined region. Upon yielding to divine will, was freed and began building the new Church. Constructed numerous churches throughout Parthia, Persia, and India. Martyred by spear circa 72 in India.
SYMBOLS St. Thomas holds a carpenter’s square which represents his building of many churches.
PATRONAGE architects, builders, geometricians, masons, stonecutters, surveyors, theologians, blind people, doubters, East Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
SCRIPTURE TO PONDER Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:5-6 NRSV
Surrendered
St. Thomas shamelessly asked questions, and Jesus responded.
Am I searching for understanding like St. Thomas? Am I listening for divine answers?