Doubts and Questions.......

"Then Jesus said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands.  Reach out your hand and put it into my side.  Stop doubting and believe."  John 20:27

Seeing is believing.  We have all heard it.  Some of us have probably even said it.  We might even believe it - at least part of the time.  There are times, however, when we question.  We question if it is true, if it will work and, or, if we really believe it -- even as we are seeing it.

Seeing, believing, sharing and questioning - because of doubts - are what the readings today are about.  In Acts we are being told of the unity of all the believers. (4:32)  They all came together "sharing everything" (4:32) and working together to spread the news of the Gospel.  John is explaining how what they are talking about they saw "with our own eyes."  (1 John 1:1)  And Jesus is answering Thomas' doubts.  Thomas wasn't there the first time Jesus "came into the room," he knows people can get confused - especially when they are tired and upset, and he has been referred to as "the twin"  (John 20:24) so people often asked who he was.  Thomas, understandably has questions and doubts - which Jesus is personally answering.

What about us?  When people see us are we "working together"?  Do people see our faith?  We all have busy schedules, unexpected changes to said schedules and caregiver needs.  Through all the changes and challenges are people seeing God's love?  Do people see we are living our faith?