Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Pope: doubts of St Thomas a support for those with faith insecurities, uncertainties


Every doubt can lead to an enlightened outcome,” said Benedict XVI. He recalled the missionary work of Thomas in Syria and India, and greeted delegates of the Asian Mission Congress.
Vatican City (AsiaNews) – The proverbial “unbelief” of Thomas is of comfort for all who have doubts and uncertainties, while the questions he asked Jesus about his divinity give “us too the right to ask Jesus for explanations”. With this modern take, open to non believers, Benedict XVI today resumed his catechesis on the personalities of the apostles, dedicating today’s to the apostle Thomas (known as “Didimo”, that is, twin).

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