John 20:19-31 — Blessed Are Those Who Have not Seen and Yet Believe (Ep.033), A. Second Sunday of Easter

The resurrected Jesus appears to the group of disciples for the first time. He says “Peace be with you” and allows them to touch his wounds (his hands and his side). Thomas is not there and says he will not believe unless he sees Jesus and touches him. Jesus appears again and Thomas touches his wounds and believes. Jesus says “Blessed out those who have not seen and yet have believed.” You and I can not see or touch Jesus. We do not have physical proof of his resurrection. We are blessed for having faith in him, in his resurrection and in his gospel message.