The Struggle of Doubt– Holy Fifty – First Week – Day 7
In moments of doubt, Christ draws near—not to rebuke, but to invite us to believe. Discover the beauty of Thomas’s encounter with the Risen Lord.
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In moments of doubt, Christ draws near—not to rebuke, but to invite us to believe. Discover the beauty of Thomas’s encounter with the Risen Lord.
When Jesus saw the grieving mother, He said, “Do not weep.” He stopped the procession of death with a touch. Today, let Him stop your sorrow and speak life.
Christ’s resurrection reveals a deeper temple—not made of stone, but of souls. In today’s meditation from John 2:12–25, we reflect on how the Risen Lord still enters our hearts with holy zeal, longing to dwell within us. With wisdom from Origen of Alexandria, we learn to cleanse the inner temple and welcome Him anew.
He weeps with us, but does not leave us in the tomb. Christ calls us to rise, repent, and follow Him.
Today, Christ longs to gather us under His wings. Will you let Him? A meditation on Luke 13:31–35.
Are we mistaken about our God like the Sadducees? Christ is Pantokrator, the Living God, calling us to transformation and resurrection life.
Jesus declares, “I am the Bread of Life.” Today, we reflect on the hunger of the world and the fullness found only in Christ. Those who come to Him will never hunger nor thirst again.
Fear made many love the praise of men more than God. Today, reflect on the courage of the martyrs and stand with Christ, even when the world turns away.
As the angel announces Christ’s coming to the Virgin, we are reminded that our Savior desires to dwell within us. Say yes with Saint Mary and receive Him with joy.
While we judge, Christ heals. Today’s meditation reveals the blindness of judgment and the light of true spiritual vision.