The Feast of Christ the King
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. This is a relatively recent addition to our liturgical calendar that was founded in the early 20th century when Europe was struggling with the destruction of World War I. In this time of despair, secularism was on the rise as people turned away from Christ and instead put their trust and hope in emerging dictators. At the same time, the established social and political orders were crumbling. Christ was increasingly being seen as an accepted historical figure but with no place in the modern world.
The Feast of Christ the King reaffirms that the Kingship of Christ holds the place of ultimate authority over all aspects of human life, including the political and economic realm. As we read in Philippians 2:9-11 “Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” As we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, let us embrace the reign of Jesus in every part of our lives. Let us hold fast to the promise that he will come again in power and great glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom, the love of God, will never end.
God Bless you
From the Vicar
The Kingship of Christ holds the place of ultimate authority over all aspects of human life.
God is portrayed throughout the psalter as being the protector, in a way that no human is able.
Casting a shadow over a lot of religious thought is the concept of judgement.
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From the Vicar
The Kingship of Christ holds the place of ultimate authority over all aspects of human life.
God is portrayed throughout the psalter as being the protector, in a way that no human is able.
Casting a shadow over a lot of religious thought is the concept of judgement.
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