It is surprising to me, at least, that we were given this psalm today because we just heard this psalm a few weeks ago on the 5th Sunday in Lent. Although it is strange, I think it is really quite appropriate because this is a rather Lenten Easter, isn’t it?
Doubting Thomas? No. Faith-filled Thomas
Poor Thomas, saddled with that nickname “Doubting Thomas”, and for what? Wanting the exact same things the other disciples got? It doesn’t seem very fair. He finds himself in a remarkably similar situation. He has just heard the news that Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead, but he doesn’t quite believe it. He wants something more. That is the same situation the other disciples found themselves in. As we heard last week, Mary Magdalene had had the experience. She had seen him, she had touched him, and she went and told the others. They didn’t believe her.
