Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in Green Bay, WI
Reflection for Nov. 20, 2022

Reflection for Nov. 20, 2022

Our King is one of love

Feast of Christ the King marks end of liturgical year

by Sister Rose Jochmann

Today is the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. As Americans, we do not necessarily relate to the experience of a king. As we look at Sunday's readings, we learn of a different kind of a king. In the first reading, God speaks of someone who “shall shepherd my people.” As we think of a shepherd, we think of someone who is always there, someone who watches over us and cares for us, someone who comforts us. That is the kind of king that Jesus Christ is for us.

In the Gospel, as Jesus is hanging on the Cross, one of the criminals asks, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And Jesus replies, “today you shall be with me in Paradise.” In this reading, we are again reminded of someone who cares for us, someone who is always there for us.

On this Feast of Christ the King, let us place ourselves in Jesus’s loving care.  Let us trust His comfort and love for us. Let us follow the example of our King and give ourselves in service and care for others.

As we celebrate Christ the King, we are reminded that today is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year. Next Sunday we begin the season of Advent.

5 Comments

Deacon Larry Mastalish
11/18/2022 2:24 pm

Thank you for a beautiful reflection.

God Bless.

William Christopher Mitchell
11/18/2022 4:30 pm

Thank You so much, Sisters! I look forward to following through the Holy Season of Advent to the Birth Of Christ!

Donna Schneeberger
11/20/2022 9:43 am

A wonderful meaningful message for us to remember every day. Thank you

John Hansen
11/20/2022 9:08 pm

Thanks for sharing!!

Donna
11/22/2022 10:13 am

Somehow I lost your site . With the beginning of this new year of the Church , I will pray that I don’t loose contact with you Sisters again, because I know you all will keep me on the path to Jesus Christ which is my everlasting goal.

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