00:00Behind locked doors in Jerusalem, the fearful apostles gathered at evening,
00:04when the risen Jesus suddenly stood among them. Showing them his pierced hands and sighed,
00:09Jesus breathed his peace upon them, filling their troubled hearts with joy. Yet Thomas the twin was
00:15absent that night, and when the others told him, grief kept him from believing. Wounded by sorrow,
00:20Thomas declared that unless he touched the nail marks himself, he would never believe their words.
00:25Eight days later, the disciples were gathered inside again with Thomas present,
00:30and the doors were still locked. Suddenly the risen Lord stood in their midst once more,
00:34and spoke gently to them. Peace be with you. Turning his merciful gaze straight toward Thomas,
00:40Jesus invited him to reach out his finger and behold his hands. He told Thomas to place his
00:45hand into his wounded side, and no longer doubt, but truly believe. Falling to his knees in
00:51overwhelming awe and humble adoration, Thomas cried out, My Lord and my God. Then Jesus blessed
00:57every faithful soul throughout history, who has not seen with earthly eyes, yet has still believed.
