Dear Parishioners,
This week we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The readings this week speak of kingship (Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a]/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37). We think of kings taking power from others by winning violent battles or by force. Jesus ushered in his kingdom through love, by appealing to the hearts of people—a kingdom that will not be brought through revolution but through the conversion of hearts.
Do you belong to his kingdom? Does Christ reign in your heart? Let us today re-commit our heart to Christ the King. If he truly reigns in our hearts, then our actions will be Christ like. Also, let us give Jesus control over our lives. In the gospel of Matthew, he says, “come to me all you who labor and are burdened....” It is only in him that we can truly have rest for our hearts. Let us emulate Christ's lesson of humble service to the truth. He came to bear witness to the truth. If we belong to the kingdom, truth must surely be our focus, even when it hurts. Lastly, we need to obey the law of love because that is what governs in the kingdom of Christ.
I would also like to thank everyone involved in last week’s celebration of our 75th Anniversary of St. Jane Frances parish. It was a wonderful day. We are a blessed faith community where love and friendship are truly present.
God Bless,
Deacon Howard
