Redeeming The Time

This homily does not mention the Apostle Thomas very much, but it is all about him, and you and me. We discuss the comforting spiritual implications of Jesus visiting the frightened apostles by going to them even thought the doors were shut. We also discuss why His initial greeting "Peace be unto you," the most appropriate greeting, and appreciate the command given in the second greeting, which was also about peace. In the midst of our discussion we talk about the sadness and inevitability of closing the doors of the iconostasis on Bright Friday after they have been open all week. Homily for Thomas Sunday, 2015.