THE CREED OF SAINT THOMAS

I believe in one God, a divine mystery
Beyond all definition and rational understanding,
The heart of all that has ever existed,
That exist now, or that ever will exist.

I believe in Jesus, messenger of God’s Word,
Bringer of God’s healing, heart of God’s compassion,
Bright star in the firmament of God’s prophets, mystics, and saints.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The life of God that is our innermost life,
The breath of God moving in our being,
The depth of God living in each of us.

I believe that I am called to be Jesus’s twin,
Allowing myself to be a vehicle of God’s love,
A source of God’s wisdom and truth,
And the instrument of God’s peace in the world.

I believe that God’s reign is here and now,
Stretched out all around us for those
With eyes to see it, hearts to receive it,
And hands to make it happen.

I believe in the community of God seekers
In all the religions, as well as outside of them,
The great prophets, mystics, and saints,
And those just beginning their spiritual journey.

I believe in a future on this earth when all
Will be God-centered and God-conscious,
When will learn to live in love and peace,
In the fellowship of brothers and sisters.

I believe that in death, life is changed,
Not taken away, and that we will go
From step to step in God’s life, God’s love,
And God’s glory for all eternity. Amen

-- Ron Miller