Today we celebrate Christ as our King. The readings invite us to reflect on the kind of king Christ is and what it means for us to say that we belong to His kingdom. The first reading from Ezekiel suggests that human leaders have proved utterly unwilling to govern by God’s principles, and so the Lord himself will come to lead us. This promise is fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, who used His authority to serve and assist others. Specific actions mentioned in today’s Gospel are feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting prisoners and taking care of the sick. Jesus is a king who constantly ministers to those in most need. We may reflect upon who rules in our world, and in our lives and hearts. All of us can do something in the service of our true king, and of each other.
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