Christ the King

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (QUAS PRIMAS) (Wikipedia). The feast takes place on the final Sunday of ordinary time. It brings the liturgical year to a conclusion.

Jesus redefined the word, ‘king’. He turned the definition inside out.

“25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
— Matthew 20:25-27

Jesus became our King (John 19: 19-20) in the Valley of Tears when he forgave us (Luke 23:34) after we crowned him with a crown of thorns (John 19: 1-3) and put him on his throne, the Cross (Matthew 3:13-15). Rally ‘round the Cross!

To reveal God to us, Jesus infiltrated the Valley of Tears, alone, riding a Cross, armed with no weapon but love. He was caught in hostile territory behind enemy lines. For his trespass, we executed him. He forgave us. Forgiveness is one of the fruits of love. Forgiveness is the vehicle that Jesus chose to reveal God to us. To know forgiveness is to know God.

Rally ‘round the God who forgave us even though we tortured and killed him.

Rally ‘round the transcendent God who was willing to wash our feet (John 13:1-17).

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