Still Doubting

In modern culture so many people look at the American Church and see nothing of the kind, Carpenter of Nazareth.  They are full of doubts and don't know where to turn.  Thomas was able to turn to the Lord Himself. He wasn't castigated for his doubts, Jesus simply showed him the Scars on His body.  Maybe we can show others the way to Christ if we share our scars a bit, too.  This painting really speaks to me how Jesus would react to our modern doubts. 

How does it seem to you?

John Granville Gregory
Still Doubting

Gregory emulates the style of Caravaggio,using contemporary and realistic figures to show the story of Thomas  encountering the Risen Christ.

From Fr. James B. Simpson and George H. Eatman's A Treasury of Anglican Art (New York: Rizzoli, 2002).  Courtesy of Mr. Eatman.

Comments

[janiners]

that's an interesting thought - showing our scars. so many times I have tried to appear as if I have it all figured out and together and it's funny how it never seems to work out very well. if perfect Christ was willing to be wounded (and die) for my trangressions, who am I to act as if I am actually without sin? this is very humbling and you've got me thinking as nearly always when i read your blog. thanks for sharing this.

[Rachel]

When I was being called by Jesus, I was so full of fears and doubts. Somehow, I had the grace to take those fears and doubts to him. It was a long process, but, finally, with his help, I got it.

I love that painting.

[anj]

Thank you for this painting. I am a Quaker, I worship with a community who are not all Christ-centered. I have come to believe that Jesus does open himself to our doubts and our questions in exactly the way portrayed above. And that He loves.

[Tony Laing]

Wow, what a brilliant painting! I was chatting to the artists' mother and she directed my attention to it. I have to thank the Lord for creating the conditions for her and the artist's father to come into existence, so that they could create the artist between them, so that he could create this deeply thought-provking work of high art. Thanks!