CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
November 23, 2025
REFLECTION ON TODAY'S READING
Christ the King
Begin the day rejoicing with the Lord, King of the Universe, whose reign has no end. “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Lk 23:43).
“This is our king, king of each one of us, king of the universe, because He crossed the deepest confines of humanity; He entered the dark immensity of hatred, the immense darkness of abandonment to illuminate every life and embrace every reality. Brothers and sisters, this is the king we celebrate today. It is not easy to understand, but He is our king. And the questions we should ask ourselves are: Is this king of the universe the king of my existence? Do I believe in Him? How can I celebrate Him as Lord of all things if He does not also become the Lord of my life?” (Francis).
Pray the prayer of offering so that the Lord may reign in all hearts.
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Saint Joseph Church Makawao - Bulletin
The Gospel Reading, Luke 23:35-43
Jesus is crucified under the title King of the Jews.
Today as a Church, we conclude our liturgical year and celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The Gospel we proclaim shows the great mystery of our faith: In the moment of his crucifixion, Jesus is shown to be King and Savior of all.
Luke's Gospel has been loaded with surprises: the poor are rich, sinners find salvation, the Kingdom of God is found in our midst. Here we see the greatest surprise of all. We are confronted with the crucified Jesus, whom faith tells us is King and Savior of all. The irony is that the inscription placed on the cross, perhaps in mockery, contains the profoundest of truth. As the leaders jeer, the thief crucified by his side recognizes Jesus as Messiah and King, and finds salvation.
Jesus is King, but not the kind of king we might have imagined or expected. His kingship was hidden from many of his contemporaries, but those who had the eyes of faith were able to see. As modern disciples of Jesus, we, too, struggle at times to recognize Jesus as King. Today's Gospel invites us to make our own judgment. With eyes of faith, we, too, recognize that Jesus, the crucified One, is indeed King and Savior of all.
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(https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection )
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A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
In today’s Gospel we hear of the rulers who sneered at Jesus, the soldiers who jeered at him, the criminal who reviled him, and the people who just stood by. At our own parish church the cross stands high. Yet, every Sunday there are those who sit in front of it and are not moved by it. There are people who walk right by the cross, unmoved by it. Perhaps they’ve walked by it so many times they no longer give it a second thought. Could it be they are unmoved because the heart of this unbelieving thief is in them? Good stewards walk by the cross, notice it and ask themselves: “All this you did for me, what have I done for you?”
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