In the Novus Ordo calendar, today is the Solemnity of Christ the King. I want to offer today a few of my personal reflections on the significance of this solemnity.
I really regret that I was not able to keep up with the recent important events in various papal activities due to the demands of my work. But one thing that impressed me was the recently concluded papal visit to Spain and the dedication of the Sagrada Familia. A huge temple designed by Gaudi. An impressive monument, not only from the point of architecture but from the perspective of its great teaching significance. It is one huge cathedral and an effective visual aid in teaching the faith.
I would opine that the greatness of this cathedral is also in effect a rebuke to the present rulers of Spain. Especially that on the social issues its parliament and government has enacted laws that contradicts the principles of life. The sinister force of secularism seem to encroach on this old bastion of Catholicism. This should not serve as bewilderment for all of us. For indeed no one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them near. For us who believe this is something for us to rejoice. Not because we could expel demons or heal the sick but because the Father has given us His Kingdom.
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Christ the King is a great feast, sadly it is not properly understood or preached about by many clergy today. But you can read Pius XI's encyclical instituting the feast here:
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/pius_xi/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_11121925_quas-primas_en.html
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