We have just come through Easter, and the preacher, Lois Greenhalgh, told us that this Sunday, the one after Easter, is traditionally known as “Low Sunday” – a quieter week that follows the great celebration of Easter Day.
The preacher reflected on the story of Thomas. The other disciples had seen the risen Lord, but Thomas said, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
A week later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, and this time Thomas was with them. Jesus invited him to touch his wounds. Thomas responded, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”
Lois reflected on another group: those who saw Jesus’ signs and yet did not believe, reminding us that seeing alone is not always the same as faith.
Lois went on to say that every Sunday is an opportunity to worship the living Lord. Each Sunday – even “Low Sunday” – is like Easter Day because it is the Lord’s Day, a celebration of the risen Christ.