Week 34 – Our Lord Jesus Christ Universal King

All the Readings glorify Jesus as the place of companionship, where Life Eternal is the reason for life. Each Reading has been placed in this Feast Day Celebration, to let us know and understand that Jesus Christ is the one true Shepherd. All humanity is called into the “Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David” (the Gospel Acclamation) Christ fulfils the promise made to King David – remember David dancing with joy in the presence of the one and only Divine God. David dance with all his might, then he offered fellowship offerings. (2sam 6 v 13-19)

In our Mass, we join with Christ in the fellowship offerings. We acknowledge Christs death for our sin and acknowledge Christs Resurrection for our eternal life with him. The Gospel leads us into the “way of Jesus Christ”. The Dance of life and light or the darkness of sin in all its sadness, is presented to us in the Gospel. (Mt25 v 31-46)

The First Reading (Ezk 34 v11-12 & 15-17) reveals to us our King as shepherd, who will show us where to rest when we are lost. The Psalm (Ps22) echoes the promises of resting with the words (In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever”) Yes, the Servant King will guide us into fellowship with Trinity God.

There is deep and great solemnity in the phrase in the Second Reading “And when everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself will be subject in his turn to the One who subjected all things to him, so that God may be all in all” Therefore, Father/Son/Holy Spirit will share their pure love of their fellowship with us. May we dance with all our might with Family and Friends and everyone in Heaven, when the time comes for us to enter Heaven. May our heads be anointed with oil and our cup be overflowing.

This week I will be aware of the promise and guidance that is in the Readings of this Feast Day. There is a chance to read and reflect.

At this time we remember the Feast Day of The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

With love and prayers

Fr Michael

 

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Judy Atkins who died recently, we offer our prayers and condolences for Arthur and Family.