Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The assigned readings are 2 Samuel 5:1-3, Colossians 1:12-20, and Luke 23:35-43.
The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 122 (Psalm 122:1-5).
For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:
YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 122
The Gospel reading is as follows:
The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God." Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you are King of the Jews, save yourself." Above him there was an inscription that read, "This is the King of the Jews."
Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us."
The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, "Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Reflections on these readings:
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sunday Reflections: Christ the King (November 24, 2019)
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Christ the King (November 24, 2019)
Community in Mission: King of Thieves and King of the Universe - A Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King (23 NOV 19)
Crossroads Initiative: Christ the King - Second Coming in Glory
Rhode Island Catholic: The Quiet Corner: A true son in the Son (20 NOV 19)
The Sacred Page: The End is Here! Feast of Christ the King (22 NOV 19)
The Sacred Page: Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (The Mass Readings Explained) (18 NOV 19)
Rhode Island Catholic: Sunday Scripture: A Final Prayer (20 NOV 19)
St. Paul Center: Kingdom of the Son: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Solemnity of Christ the King
Word on Fire: March in the Army of the True King (Solemnities * Christ the King)
Spirituality of the Readings: Spiritual Revolutions (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
In Exile: Privileged Communication Within the Communion of Saints (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
Glancing Thoughts: Christ the King (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
The Perspective of Justice: An Upside-Down Kingdom (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
Let the Scriptures Speak: King of Everything (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
The Word Engaged: The Counter-Cultural Sovereign (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
Historical Cultural Context: The Second Adam (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Bernard of Clairvaux (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C)
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