Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Year of Saint Joseph

Year of the Family "Amoris Laetitia The Joy of Love"

In other years: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Readings of the Day

RB: Ch 43:1-12 Tardiness at the Work of God or at Table  

Mass: Dn 7:13-14; Resp Ps 93; Rev 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

The Lord is king, in splendor robed.

THE LORD SITS AS KING FOREVER. 

THE LORD WILL BLESS HIS PEOPLE WITH PEACE.

(Communion Antiphon, Mass)

On this glorious Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe, we enter the last week of the liturgical year with next Sunday the First Sunday of Advent. I have been thinking about Jesus as king this morning. I am thinking about Jesus as king, the King who wants to seize control of my heart. As we prepare for a new liturgical year, we might reflect upon how we could let Jesus take hold of our hearts. What is one thing you could release or do so Our Lord and King can enter your heart? Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart. Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts, have mercy on us.

Jesus is the center of creation; and so the attitude demanded of us as true believers is that of recognizing and accepting in our lives the centrality of Jesus Christ, in our thoughts, in our words and in our works.

(Pope Francis, homily, November 24, 2013) 

MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS OUR KING,

SAINT JOSEPH,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: I took this photo in October. Splendor revealed through the marvelous works of God.

© Gertrude Feick 2021