Feast of Christ the King

Gospel Reflection for November 22, 2015, Christ the King

Sunday Scripture Readings: Daniel 7.13-14; Revelation 1.5-8; John 18.33-37 Jesus tells Pilate, ” My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my followers would be fighting to save me from being handed over. My kingdom is not from here.” (John 18.36) The final Sunday of the Church year,Continue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 22, 2015, Christ the King”

This coming Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, a relatively new feast in the two century-long history of the Catholic church. It was instituted in 1925 through the encyclical Quas Primas by Pope Pius XI, who believed that respect for Christ and Christ’s Church was waning due to the rise of secularism.Continue reading “Feast of Christ the King”

Gospel Reflection for November 24, Feast of Christ the King

Jesus was crucified between two criminals. One belittled Jesus while the second criminal believed. The second criminal said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus responded, “I assure you this day you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23.42-43 Jesus is no ordinary king. He reigns from the cross, not aContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 24, Feast of Christ the King”

Gospel Reflection for November 25, 2012, Feast of Christ the King

Pilate, the Roman governor, summoned Jesus. Pilate asked, “So, then, are you a king?” Jesus said, “It is you who say I am a king. The reason I was born, the reason why I came into the world, is to testify to the truth. Anyone committed to the truth hears my voice.” John 18.7 InContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 25, 2012, Feast of Christ the King”

Gospel Reflection for November 20, Feast of Christ the King

The just ask, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you or see you thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you were a stranger and welcome you or naked and give you clothing? When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?” “I assure you,Continue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 20, Feast of Christ the King”