St. Thomas the Apostle, remembered for his initial doubt, became a bold and faithful missionary after witnessing the risen Christ and confessing, “My Lord and my God.” Early Christian tradition holds that he traveled eastward, preaching the Gospel in Persia and ultimately reaching India, where he established Christian communities still present today. His ministry culminated in martyrdom: according to ancient accounts, he was pierced with spears at Mylapore after refusing to stop proclaiming Christ and baptizing converts. Thomas’s life shows how Christ transforms doubt into conviction, fear into courage, and weakness into steadfast witness.
Thomas encourages honest seeking and courageous proclamation of the Gospel. His confession and his missionary zeal call us to a faith deepened by encountering Christ in His Word and strengthened through the life of the Church. May his example inspire confident trust, bold witness in our vocations, and steadfast obedience in following the risen Lord wherever He leads.
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