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Sincerity and Honesty of Faith: On Thomas Sunday

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!

This Sunday, dear brothers and sisters, is called Antipascha or Thomas Sunday. There is something very profound in the fact that on this Sunday following Bright Week, a time when we have simply rejoiced and sought respite from our Lenten labors, the Church again sternly reminds us – I emphasize, sternly – reminds us of the need for the struggle of faith. We also remember the Holy...

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