CHRIST THE KING
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
The lamb who was slain is worthy to receive strength and divinity, wisdom and power and honour: to him be glory and power for ever
1st Reading from the book of Daniel (Daniel 7:13-
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 92
The Lord is king with majesty enrobed.
2nd Reading from the book of Revelation (Apocalypse 1:5-
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! Alleluia!
GOSPEL John 18:33-
COMMUNION ANTIPHON
The Lord will reign for ever and will give his people the gift of peace.
Jesus tells his closest friends that he is the Messiah, the One chosen to come and lead Israel into a new way of life. Only, their idea of a messiah king is different. They are waiting for a Jewish political leader who will take over the nation and destroy their enemies, then persecute them the way the Jews have been persecuted by the political powers of their time. The ways of Jesus are different. He is a "king" of non violence, forgiveness, unconditional love, and service.
The Lord's Prayer we pray at Mass every Sunday includes this line: "Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
What does it mean for the Kingdom
to come to earth, the same way it exists in heaven? What would that look like?
What
would the world be like if everyone on earth did the will of God?
What part do you
play in bringing to this world the Kingdom Jesus has in mind? Are you playing your
part? If so, how? If not, why not?
It takes courage to play your part. When have you done something courageous for the Kingdom of Jesus? What happened? When have you had the chance, but not the courage you needed? What happened?