Feast of Christ the King
& New Liturgical Year
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Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Lord of Lords. |
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This solemnity, commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, is a relatively new liturgical observance in the Catholic tradition, established in 1925 by Pope Pius XI. Its institution by the Holy Father was partly in response to the rise of Fascism on the European continent, but also as a means of reminding the faithful that, despite the ebb and flow of political stability on earth, and the inevitable corruption of authority based on a fallen humanity, Christ himself has been given all authority in heaven and on earth by God the Father (Matthew 28:18). In the end, Christ will reign triumphant, and will establish an eternal order of justice and peace for his saints.
In his encyclical establishing the feast, Quas primas, the Holy Father addressed the lay faithful of the Church with these words:
“If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all persons, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men and women, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.”
Simply put, there is not one aspect of our very being that should not be submitted to the reign of our High Priest and King, the Lord Jesus Christ. May Christ reign in our minds, hearts, and wills as we await the coming of his Kingdom!
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"How to Find Hope, Peace & Strength for the Holidays: An Evening of Reflection & Prayer for 2020" |
Are you stressed about the upcoming holiday season? Has 2020 been a difficult year for you? Your loved ones? Has the election caused tension between family members? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, the following info might be just what you need.
Wednesday night, November 18th at 7pm (8PM ET) on Ascension Presents' YouTube page, Fr. Mark Toups and Sister Miriam Heidland will present “How to Find Hope, Peace, and Strength for the Holidays: An Evening of Reflection and Prayers for 2020.”
Father and Sister will reflect on this past year, offer some hope for the future, and provide guidance on how we can reorient our hearts toward the Lord and reclaim the peace that he is always offering us.
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Make Room for Jesus this Advent Season |
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Happy New Liturgical Year! While the Feast of Christ the King marks the end of the liturgical year, Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29th.
Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
- What does your family need to do to truly prepare for Christ's coming?
- How can you truly make room for Christ in your life?
The Archdiocese of KCK's very own Fr. Dan Weger wants to help your family journey through Advent this year and answer these very questions.
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Living Love Advent for Couples - is designed to help YOU be a better gift to your husband or wife this Christmas by making more room for Jesus in your marriage.
Advent A to Z - special e-mail series will explore seasonal themes following the alphabet for inspiration.
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There's nothing better than music for the season! Here's a list of Advent songs to help get you prepared for the coming of our Lord.
(A Christmas playlist will come later...first we prepare for His coming.)
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Advent Prayer for Families
Heavenly Father, your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us, a great sign of your love. Guide us as we strive to walk in that love together as a family this Advent.
As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, bring us closer to each other and your son. Give us the grace and strength we need every day. Help us to always trust in you.
Come, Lord Jesus, lead all people closer to you. Come and dispel the darkness of our world with the light of your love.
Amen.
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Keep your kids safe while online
With many families doing online and remote learning there's always a chance of something inappropriate popping up on your child's device. It's not a matter of if it will happen, but when! If your child has a device, and you don't already have a filter setup, listen to this short webinar on how to better protect your son/daughter. It's very informative and gives tips on navigating the situation with your child.
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