Happy 5th Sunday of Easter!
“Thomas said to him, ‘Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” (John 14:5)
You probably heard about doubting Thomas. The label refers to the skeptical nature of the apostle of the same name. But the “doubting” tagline is a bit unfair. A healthy skepticism is fully compatible with deep faith. In fact it can keep us from falling into the hands of all manner of spiritual charlatans, of which there is no shortage in any time and place. Questioning helps us distinguish the genuine article from the imitation, and because Jesus is the real thing we have nothing to fear from it. Cultivate a curious, inquiring mind on all things religious – your faith will be stronger for it.
On Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 AM, we will celebrate a Mass of Anointing and administer the Sacrament of the Sick. Those who are invited to attend are children and adults who are ill or facing surgery, and the elderly who are experiencing weakness that comes with old age. The primary effect of the sacrament is spiritual healing by which the person receives the Holy Spirit’s gift of peace and courage to deal with their difficulties. Come and rejoice in the healing which the Lord’s death and resurrection brings upon us all.
