Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi reflected on fear, faith, and peace during his homily for the Divine Mercy Feast, referring to the Gospel of St Thomas Sunday, when Jesus appeared to the disciples despite the doors being closed. He described the scene where “the disciples were together…with the doors locked” (John 20:19), explaining that these closed doors symbolised hearts “closed by fear, guilt, disappointment and confusion.”
He emphasised that “Jesus is not stopped by closed doors,” entering even when everything seems lost and offering the words, “Peace be with you.” The Bishop said this peace is “not simply the absence of conflict, but a deep peace that touches the heart, heals wounds, and restores the relationship with God.”
Referring to Christ’s wounds, he noted they are “not only a reminder of suffering, but a living proof of His love… wounds that do not condemn, but forgive.” He added that God continues to enter people’s lives “even when we are closed, weak, or feel unworthy,” bringing peace and hope.
The homily also highlighted the mission of the faithful to be “instruments of forgiveness,” while recalling the words, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed,” as a call to live faith in everyday life.
Following the Mass held at the Dar tal-Kleru, concelebrated with elderly resident priests and with the participation of the Qaddeja taċ-Ċeneklu, Bishop Galea-Curmi spent time with those present and also visited the elderly priests in their rooms.
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