St. Thomas the Apostle

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“The disbelief of Thomas has been more beneficial to our faith than the faith of all the disciples,” St. Gregory the Great said.

How Doubting Thomas strengthens the faith of Christians, according to three great saints

Jul 3, 2024

By Abel Camasca

While a lack of faith, according to three great saints, Thomas’ doubt actually had the benefit of confirming Christians in... Read more

The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio.

St. Thomas the Apostle: more than just a doubter

Jul 3, 2024

By Theresa Doyle-Nelson

A closer look at Scripture reveals that there’s a lot more to the story of the apostle who went on... Read more

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