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| St. Joseph's Church, Toomyvara, County Tipperary, Ireland Photo by Andreas Borchert |
History
Today is the last Sunday in Ordinary time. Next Sunday begins Advent and a new liturgical year. In 1925, Pope Pius XI created this feast day to help us honor Jesus as King over all creation. Jesus is no ordinary King, of course. In Mark 10:45 we read, "For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." It's easy to love Jesus and to serve Him because He loves us enough to die for our sins!
Activity
Celebrate the Kingship of Christ at Mass and at home. Enjoy a favorite dinner, for example. Children can color a Christ the King image to hang in their bedrooms (Option 1, Option 2, Option 3). Older children and parents might enjoy watching the movie, "Chariots of Fire", in which a Christian athlete chooses Christ the King over human kings.
All the saints of heaven, pray for us!
More reading for parents:
GodspaceCatholic Online
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