7/11 - seems to be a good day , to celebrate the many ’ twins’ /soul brother /sister type good Godly relationships and the blessings through them in all our lives .
Today is the Octave of The Feast of St.Thomas - of The Twin , as well as Feast of St.Benedict , who had a twin sister , named St.Scholastica !
We can start with gratitude to Pope Emer. Benedict , whose meditation on Thomas is worth recall, esp. the reference to the Hebrew root of the name -
ewtn.com/library/papaldoc/b16ChrstChrch19.htm
The Pope Emer. himself , a hidden sort of twin at present and inviting many , to follow him, like his name sake - in life of prayer and ( work - as is feasible .)
Was trying to read at random, through the writings of Bl.Emmerich , to find out who the real twin of Thomas could be - no mention , which seems to only support bit more the authenticity of her writings, if she too remained loyal to the mystery of the name , the way Holy Spirit intended .
Yet , that search helped to come across some other interesting hints of the truths in the bible ; Emmerich describes rather vividly The Lord presenting Himself , in splendor , to His Mother before Him revealing Himself to Magdalene- to the latter, almost in a hilarious manner, as per Emmerich , appearing like a gardener , may be hinting that she needed more work - His hiddenness to the two disciples going to Emmaus could easily support how some needed more unveiling of hearts and eyes , to recognize Him, which is possibly the ongoing truth for many of us too, thus making us sort of twins to the above and possibly also hinting at the truth that the way we behold Him afterwards also might be in very difft. manner , depending on the state of our hearts !
Emmerich also mentions how the bl.Mother did not mention to the other women about The Lord’s earlier appearance to her - possibly wanting things to unfold the way it is meant to be ;
ewtn.com/library/MARY/JP2BVM70.HTM - there is # 51 , on the topic , from St.John Paul 11 .
Had also read how there is some misinterpreted writings of Emmerich , on the ’ two Popes ’ and a Church in very difficult circumstances and how that might confuse Catholics , about the Papacy ;
well, as we know , Pope Emer. Benedict has not been Pope simultaneously with
Pope Francis ; yet , there is the title of ’ Universal / Ecumenical Patriarch ’ - not wanting to show nay disrespect for the well lovable Patriarch … but to help, more of our hearts to be moved for the cause of unity , in which all of us we too are /need to be sort of twins !
Bl.Emmerich mentions how Thomas always wanted to lots of things for The Lord .that is also evident from his zeal - 'let us go die with Him . , how he was on his way to evangelise China / Russia when he was called to the bedside of Bl.Mother, being delayed , the apostles opened the coffin to show him the body and happily only saw the burial clothes !
Thus, we have a powerful Patron , for all the places that need to acknowledge The Lord , as God and Lord …in all areas that He is Lord of …even if that could mean some might have to appropriately ’ hide ’ / allocate to appropriate occasions , certain traditions that could be the cause for any sort of fabricated contempt / scorn for imaginary divides and bring in unneeded burden of making God’s children feel less accepted , in the very place / church they ought not to !
The Octave of Easter - DIvine Mercy Sunday , is also Thomas Sunday , that celebrates the twin rays …the outpouring of The Blood and Water …thank God that The Church too has been merciful and prudent enough , to protect both sides that claim Thomas tradition yet , may be fostering hidden wounds , esp. to those in authority who have to be diligent to the truth, protecting all sides too !
May the Divine Wisdom of the Sacred Head govern us all and the prayers of the above Patrons guide all !
