Christ the King: Not for Him, but for us

A belated insight into Christ the King (though perhaps not really belated because He is King forever), thanks to Fr. Joel Jason of the Archdiocese of Manila:

"But we need to be reminded. Jesus IS King.  We do not and cannot make Him King.  Even if we do not acknowledge His Kingship, He remains to be King.  Our Lord is not an ego maniac who needs to be reminded often of His greatness.  This solemnity is not a massage to the Divine Ego.  When you go to Mass today and worship the Lord, do not think for a moment that you have done Him a great favor.  Even if we do not acknowledge His Kingship, it will not be His loss, it is ours.  Ultimately, this feast is not for Jesus, it is for us."

Advent not only prepares us to remember meaningfully Jesus' First Coming, but also disposes us for His Second.  May we live these days in joyful hope, and pray for one another.

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