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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity 
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 "The incredulity of Saint Thomas" by Caravaggio Thomas wanting proofs (inspired by today’s Gospel) Jesus Christ, even though the doors were shut, You silently entered the room where Your disciples gathered. They welcomed You with Love when You greeted them “Peace be with you”. In awe and reverence they bowed to You, all but one, Thomas, who asked for proofs, not believing it was truly You. And with infinite patience You said “Put your finger here .. put your hand in my side …” Was I there in their midst? Did my soul witness Your revelation? “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”! Do I need to put my fingers in Your wounds, in Your side? I may question now and then and not take my faith for granted, but somehow deep inside I hear Thomas proclaiming his faith “My Lord and my God!” These words resonate today in my breast. So I was there in their midst? Did my soul witness Your revelation? My heart is filled to overflow with the beautiful awareness that You Jesus Christ have risen for me and for all, to show eternal life is not just a tale but absolutely real. My heart sings the ultimate truth of You living among us until the end of time … until one day You’ll show us the rooms You have prepared for all in Your Father’s house, beyond time and space. Humbly I give thanks for You for Your infinite Love and Grace. Yes, I was there in their midst. And my soul witnessed Your revelation. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Margherita, this is timeless, sweet friend, I cried reading this because I truly find it a blessing when someone suddenly acknowledges His grace and finds a smile and joy in knowing His love exists! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Margherita, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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mysticpoe Senior Member
since 2003-02-28
Posts 883 |
Hi Margherita, Beautiful poem. It is nice to see the word infinite being used. I haven't seen this word used in awhile and you used and placed it in your poem very nicely. I always felt that the word infinite is another companion to faith. For we know not how to paint it, but are able to see it through our faith. Nice Job!!, God Bless!! mysticpoe |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
How true it is that also when I hear and/or read the words from the Bible that in my spirit I do find myself also remarkably transported and present as I believe you have expressed very very well here in your poem. I enjoyed reading your poem very much and I again enjoyed visiting and experiencing Jesus resurrected from the dead with all of His splendor and in all of His glory. God bless you and once more thank you my poet friend. -Bob |
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Musicmaker1969
since 2000-06-25
Posts 589Peterborough, Ontario Canada |
Humbly I give thanks for You for Your infinite Love and Grace. Wow!!! I really like reading your work. This is so well written. I can totally relate to how you feel. Isn't Jesus grand??? Jesus lives in my heart! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Margherita, I can truly say I feel blessed having read this tonight. You did a beautiful piece of work in this poem, and the art was simply stunning as well. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
And the basis of all religion is faith and trust. And it took a Thomas for us to fully comprehend the manginitude of His love and sacrifice for us. Beautiful picture and magnificent poem. Hugs, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I've read this a number of times, and even though I do not interpret scripture literally, I love the wisdom of the story-- and you have crafted it into quite a visual piece of poetry. Lovely, and? Lady? You are very good.  |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
A beautiful interpretation of the story of "Doubting Thomas". I really like how you compare yourself to those who were there. Think of the rest of the story of Thomas, though. He founded the Christian church in India and was martyred for his faith. I often see myself doubting as Thomas did, and I rebuke myself for it, but we must also remember how God used Thomas, even after that! Oh.. an interesting fact.. Thomas never did have to touch Christ's wounds.. he just fell at His feet and said "my Lord and my God". |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you my friends for reading and appreciating my words.... Last Sunday I was just moved by the Gospel and felt heartdriven to write about it. Yes, dear Lovebug, the Path of Faith is not an easy one ... Jesus said it. Hugs. God bless you all. Love, Margherita |
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Seth Member
since 2003-04-13
Posts 74Arizona |
This story is one of my favorites, and as it happens one of the crux of my "problems" If indeed I had seen Jesus: 1.Walk on water. 2.Calm the wind and the waves. 3.Feed over 5000 people with a few fish and loavs of bread. 4.Heal the multitudes. 5.Raise the dead. 6.Grant me power over demons and sickness. If I had seen these things,(the bible says that if all Jesus's miracles were written they would not fit in all the volumes in the world) I would have had NO problem believing he had risen from the grave! But the sad fact is, that it has been 2000 years and I HAVE SEEN NOTHING! Is it so strange then that I too doubt? |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Seth, no it is not strange that you should doubt, as most of us do at times, even when we KNOW the truth deep inside. I think Thomas represents a great number of us .... and yes as you say it HE HAD SEEN IT ALL!! Human nature always quivers when mysteries can't be fully unveiled and explained scientifically. Especially our science and technology influenced minds cannot fully grasp it and ONLY FAITH WILL DO ... It is a grace TO BELIEVE. It's that grace that we need to ask for, more than for proofs. I also think that if we just could fully grasp the POWER OF LOVE, we would be given the key to understand many more things. Love, Margherita |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
Great piece I have never read this one and I am glad I came across it. I love it Tjomas AKA: Rogue |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Margherita: You did a wonderful job with this. It is so inspiring and believable! I really enjoyed reading it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Beautiful!!!!!! Jesus seemed to know Thomas was also *human.* That there is still a part of us that remains human, and needs that reassurance at times of the supernatural things God the Father, and His Son could do. Also proving what it can do in our lives even to this day. Thank you so much for sharing this! Maybe the miracles aren't so dramatic as they used to be back then, but I can see it in my life at times when things seem so impossible there's no way out and He comes through to give hope, and change in situations in my life, and other people around me. Also thanks for sharing this.....what a blessing to have read this and what beautiful artwork!!!! SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! [This message has been edited by SharaRose (08-07-2003 05:41 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thomas, Betty and SharaRose thank you too for appreciating. When we DO BELIEVE we possess the key to miracles happening everyday, we SEE them. Love to all. Margherita |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I don't know where I was when this was posted. It is beautiful and inspiring and we can all identify with doubting Thomas but God will forgive us. Love, Joyce |
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