The Doubt of Thomas — Ignatius of Loyola

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The Doubt of Thomas

Ignatius of Loyola · 1491–1556

Thomas could not believe the others' joy — and Jesus comes back, just for him, offering his wounds. Stand where Thomas stands, bring your own doubt, and let it become “My Lord and my God.”

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St Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises (composition of place, §47; colloquium, §54). Scripture: John 20:24–29, World English Bible.