Yesterday's Gospel Reflection

Again, I applogize for being late, although this time I have a legitimate excuse... I was in Florida with the Rugby team at Nationals. (we won one and lost one for those who are interested).

So, without further ado:

Today, the eighth and final day of Easter, we are reminded about the importance of our belief. Often in college we are faced with doubters who will attempt to persuade us away from what we know to be the truth. It is important that we hold onto, not only our morals, but the truth that Jesus came to tell us.

This past week is what is referred to as the Octave of Easter, one of three “Octaves” in the church calendar, the others being Christmas and Pentecost. The Octave of Easter does not allow for any other feasts, such as Saint’s days, to be celebrated during the Octave so that the entire attention of the church at that time may be on the redemptive love of God manifested in the resurrection.

It is fitting then, that at the time when our focus is most intent on God’s loving presence in our life , that we are shown how easy it is to doubt. That is not to say that having questions about faith is wrong because everyone does. What it means is that no one should be able to take your faith away from you, and just because you may not be able to see or touch solid proof, your faith should be strong enough to trust in the love that God wants to share with us, as He proved by sharing His only son with us.

Do not be a doubting Thomas.

Trust yourself.

Believe.