St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Christ Our King

The Solemnity of Christ the King brings the liturgical year to its majestic conclusion. It invites us to lift our eyes beyond earthly kingdoms, political turmoil, and human ambitions, and to contemplate a Kingship unlike anything the world has ever known. Jesus Christ reigns not from a golden throne, but from the wood of the Cross; not through domination, but through self-giving love; not by coercion, but by the gentle but irresistible power of truth and mercy.

In a world fascinated by power and yet wounded by its abuses, today’s feast reminds us of a deeper kind of authority—one rooted in service. As Jesus told Pilate, “My kingdom does not belong to this world” (John 18:36). He does not rule by force but by transformation. His crown is of thorns, His sceptre a reed, His throne a Cross—yet from that place of apparent defeat, the universe receives its redemption.

This feast also confronts us with a question: Which kingdom shapes our lives? Every day, competing kingdoms seek our allegiance—the kingdom of ego, of materialism, of fear, and of injustice. But the Kingdom of Christ calls us to a different way: to place the poor at the center, to forgive even when it hurts, to resist sin, and to build communities guided by compassion and truth.

The Feast of Christ the King is also a declaration of hope. It tells us that history is not chaotic; it is headed toward Christ. His reign is not a distant dream; it is breaking into our lives every time we choose goodness over evil, forgiveness over resentment, truth over convenience, and courage over fear. Every act of charity, every moment of faith, every sacrifice made in love expands His Kingdom.