“You believe because you have seen me.

Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”

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– John 20:29 (NLT)

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REFLECTION…

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“Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”

Undoubtedly, Jesus means us

– we who confess with our soul Him whom we have not seen in the flesh.

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Yes, Jesus means us,

provided we live in accordance with the faith

– because it is only if we practice what we claim to believe,

that we truly believe.

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And when we truly believe, we shall know it

– from the inexpressible hope and joy in our heart.

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As St. Peter tells us,

“You love Him even though you have never seen Him.

Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him;

and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.” (1 Pt 1:8)

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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My Lord and my God!

You know that I do believe,

but please, Lord, increase my faith

and make me steadfast in my love for You.

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