Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. (Psalm 33: 20-22)

The psalms instruct that we are to shout for joy, sing praises, and be so filled with gratitude and happiness that others may think us insane.

The implication of the language is that joy is the battle cry of the faithful.

Full of joy we wait, trust, and ask for God's love and help.

Above is Dance by Henri Matisse.

Today many churches recall the life and martyrdom of St. Thomas. These meditations have been dedicated to this saint. Many writings attributed to Thomas, sometimes called Didymus, are available at Early Christian Writings. Below is a medieval series depicting the ministry of Thomas in the East.