To the Apostle Saint Thomas

16. To the Apostle Saint Thomas O Glorious Saint Thomas, your grief on Jesus’ death was such that it would not let you believe he had risen unless you actually saw him physically and touched his wounds. But your love for Jesus was equally great and it led you to give up your very life for him. Pray for us that we may grieve for our sins which were the cause of Christ’s suffering and death. Help us to give ourselves in his service and so earn the title of “blessed” which Jesus applied to those who would believe in him without seeing him. Amen.