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Christ the King
November 25, 2018
Spirituality of the Readings

John Foley, SJ

Nobleness

As a boy Jesus was not called “Christ” “King” or “your highness” any more than Wart was referred to as “your majesty.” Jesus was just called “Jesus,” a common name in those days.

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In Exile

Ron Rolheiser

Happiness and Meaning

The essential question should not be, “Am I happy”? but rather, “Is my life meaningful?” That is a different question, one which can help purify our perspective on things.

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Glancing Thoughts

Eleonore Stump

That Was Then, This Is Now

The Second Reading shows us Christ not as poor, dishonored, and suffering but as the king of kings, the most powerful and honored of all rulers. And it shows us, Christ’s people, in the same way.

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The Perspective of Justice

Gerald Darring

The Kingdom of God is ...

The Kingdom of God is a condition. Its symptoms are love, justice, and peace. Jesus Christ is king!

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Discussion Questions

Anne Osdieck

The Starting Point of Salvation

The Jerusalem Bible says that in union with Jesus, the messianic priest, we will consecrate the universe to God in a sacrifice of praise. How can you cooperate in this consecration?

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A Poem to
Sit With

J Janda

who can uproot us

what wind could transplant us

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