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