Take a long, long look, that Man died for you…

HAPPY FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING!

“On His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “King of kings and Lord of lords." - Revelation 19:16.

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There is an inspiring anecdote about Abraham Lincoln.

 In April 1865, the slain body of Abraham lay in state for a few hours in Cleveland, Ohio for mourners to pay their tribute. It was on its final journey from the nation’s capital to Springfield, Illinois.

In the long queue, when an African American woman and her little son reached the president’s body, she lifted her little son up and said in a hushed voice: “Honey, take a long, long look. That man died for you.”

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What that African American mother said to her child can be said about Jesus by every mother of every child. Pointing to the body of Jesus on the crucifix, she can say: “Honey, take a long, long look, that Man died for you.”

Today’s Gospel gives us the same advice, the questioning scene before the crucifixion of Christ our King. Jesus is the King of Kings not only because of who He is but also because of what He did.

How do we listen to Christ the King today?

Sometimes we may tend to follow an authoritative and controlling model rather than a servant model in our parish ministry or in our families. Christ the King once again reminds us all on this feast day, to serve one another with humility.

Today and every time, as we pray in the prayer “Our Father,” “Thy kingdom come,” let us pray that His kingdom may rule our life, our families, and our parish. Let us enthrone Him in our hearts. 

Christmas is at the door. The King of kings and the Lord of lords is knocking at the door of your heart, if you hear His voice, open the door and He will come in and dine with you. (Revelation 3:20).

Every day is CHRISTMAS if we enthrone JESUS in our hearts.

Stay Blessed!