Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus (3). Although we have never seen him, we believe that Jesus is the Christ, begotten by God (2). We give thanks to the Lord (Ps) that he has formed us into a community of believers (1), united in the Spirit Acts 4:32–35 Ps 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24 1 Jn 5:1–6 Jn 20:19–31