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FAITHLINK News.Va: “Pope Francis: Full Text of Homily for Solemnity of Christ the King”

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“The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, is the crown of the liturgical year and this Holy Year of Mercy. The Gospel in fact presents the kingship of Jesus as the culmination of his saving work, and it does so in a surprising way. ‘The Christ of God, the Chosen One, the King’ (Lk 23:35,37) appears without power or glory: he is on the cross, where he seems more to be conquered than conqueror. His kingship is paradoxical: his throne is the cross; his crown is made of thorns; he has no sceptre, but a reed is put into his hand; he does not have luxurious clothing, but is stripped of his tunic; he wears no shiny rings on his fingers, but his hands are pierced with nails; he has no treasure, but is sold for thirty pieces of silver. …”

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FAITHLINK: Benedict XVI Angelus, Solemnity of Christ the King, 2010 – Vatican.va

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“… The Solemnity of Christ the King was established by Pius XI in 1925 and, later, after the Second Vatican Council, it was placed at the close of the liturgical year. The Gospel according to St Luke presents, as in a great painting, the kingship of Jesus at the moment of his Crucifixion. The leaders of the people and the soldiers taunt “the first-born of all creation” (Col 1:15) and put him to the test to see whether he has the power to save himself from death (cf. Luke 23:35-37). …”

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FAITHLINK Archdiocese of Washington: “King of Thieves and King of the Universe – A Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King”

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“… the good thief claims the victory through his choice for #Jesus #Christ. Will you have the victory? That depends on whether you choose the prince of this world or the King of the Universe, Jesus. Some think that they can tread some middle path, choosing neither Jesus nor Satan. But if you do that, you’ve actually chosen the prince of this world, who loves compromise. Jesus says, Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters ….”

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FAITHWATCH: “Solemnity Of Christ The King; While govern­ments may crumble, Christ’s Kingdom, unlike the kingdoms of this world, will last forever” – USCCB

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On the Catholic Liturgical Calendar, the final Sunday of Ordinary Time and of the entire Liturgical Year marks the Solemnity of Christ the King. Advent and the new Liturgical Year start a week later. The USCCB provides inspirational background on the Solemnity of Christ the King, excerpts of which follow:

“Each year at the conclusion of the liturgical year, we fittingly celebrate the Solemnity of #Christ the King. As the Apostle St. Paul teaches us, ‘In Jesus Christ] every­ thing in heaven and earth was created… and continues in being’ …. He is the ‘Alpha and Omega,’ the ‘Beginning and End,’ the ‘Way, Truth, and Life.’ Indeed, Christ promises to His faithful friends the gift of salvation, the pledge of everlasting life through His Resurrection. Therefore, faithfulness to Christ, our King, opens the door to our eternal happiness.
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Bearing witness to the truth in this age can be difficult. But Christ has shown us that ‘kingship’ must always be at the service of the good of mankind. Therefore, with His Grace and in hope of His Gift of Salvation, let us bear witness to the truth, even when it is unpopular or costly to do so. In this way, we become faithful servants of Christ, preparing the way for His Kingdom, both on earth and in heaven.”

Click here for USCCB: “Solemnity Of Christ The King; While govern­ments may crumble, Christ’s Kingdom, unlike the kingdoms of this world, will last forever”

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