From the propers this week, Father Harris reflects on the Feast of Christ the King and the Church’s choice to end its year with the image of a crucified monarch. From revolutions to billionaires to strong-willed leaders, our world remains captivated by power. Father Harris reminds us that all authority ultimately rests in God, whose reign is revealed through self-giving sacrifice. Standing beside the two thieves, we face the same choice: demand a king who serves our agenda, or recognize the innocent one who reigns from the cross; to do our own thing, or attend to the one who forgives and redeems a divided and broken world.