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Study, Pray, Serve: The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King.

1st Reading – 2nd Samuel 5:1-3

  • The tribes of Israel come to Hebron and meet David.
  • Recalling the words of the Lord that he would be their shepherd and commander, they anoint David king of Israel.

    • Psalm – 122:1-5

    • “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
    • Jerusalem is the city for the people of Israel, where resides the judgment seat for the house of David.

      • 2nd Reading – Colossians 1:12-20

      • We give thanks to the Father, who gave us his beloved Son, the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of all creation.
      • He is the head of the body, the church, and he reconciles all things through the blood of his Cross.

        • Gospel – Luke 23:35-43

        • Christ is mocked from the Cross, where the sign above his head reads, “This is the King of the Jews.”
        • The good thief acknowledges Jesus who says to him, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”

          • Mass Readings – Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ the King (#162)

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