PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “MY LORD AND MY GOD”

Friday, July 3, 2026Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of Saint Thomas, apostle PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “MY LORD AND MY GOD” [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 20: 24 - 29 Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve,was not with them when Jesus came.So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord."But Thomas said to them,"Unless I see the mark of the nails in his handsand put my finger into the nailmarksand put my hand into his side, I will not believe."Now a week later his disciples were again insideand Thomas was with them.Jesus came, although the doors were locked,and stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you."Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands,and bring your hand and put it into my side,and do not be unbelieving, but believe."Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!"Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me?Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel