2 Sam 5: 1-3
Ps 122: 1-5
Col 1: 12-20
Lk 23: 35-43
Today, we hear the story of the crucifixion of Jesus, how the soldiers threw dice for his clothes, mocked him, and offered him cheap wine. It is in the context of this Gospel reading that we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. What a perfect illustration of the paradox that Christ lived!
This is a king like no other we have known. And the contrast is evident as we ponder the scene of his death on the cross. We see his throne to be the cross, no gold-laden vestments, only nakedness before his people, no armoured guards on his right and left, only two thieves that share in his painful death. Even more, we see no attitude of revenge or anger. Rather we witness a man who is willing to forgive and offers himself completely for the very men who kill him. He even promises one of the thieves that he will share paradise with him. This is Christ the King whose kingship serves as a model for our living.
Today’s Gospel calls us to commit ourselves to be followers of this King and to the building of his kingdom. To do this we must model the King himself.
Ps 122: 1-5
Col 1: 12-20
Lk 23: 35-43
Today, we hear the story of the crucifixion of Jesus, how the soldiers threw dice for his clothes, mocked him, and offered him cheap wine. It is in the context of this Gospel reading that we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. What a perfect illustration of the paradox that Christ lived!
This is a king like no other we have known. And the contrast is evident as we ponder the scene of his death on the cross. We see his throne to be the cross, no gold-laden vestments, only nakedness before his people, no armoured guards on his right and left, only two thieves that share in his painful death. Even more, we see no attitude of revenge or anger. Rather we witness a man who is willing to forgive and offers himself completely for the very men who kill him. He even promises one of the thieves that he will share paradise with him. This is Christ the King whose kingship serves as a model for our living.
Today’s Gospel calls us to commit ourselves to be followers of this King and to the building of his kingdom. To do this we must model the King himself.
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